GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (FALL '2026) - KXII

Gray Television, Inc.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 7,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours suitable for students

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is offering a part-time Sales Training Program at KXII in Sherman, TX, for students interested in sales and media. This 10-week paid internship provides real-world exposure to media sales, where interns will learn valuable skills alongside experienced professionals.

Interns will engage in activities ranging from cold calling to building client presentations, with a focus on multi-platform advertising solutions. Strong work ethic and a passion for sales are essential.

Join us to kickstart your career and potentially transition into a full-time role upon completion!

Qualifications

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills are essential.
• A desire to gain hands-on experience in the local media industry is a must.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities.
• Practice real cold calls with guidance.
• Support digital and broadcast sales strategies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Interest in sales

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a college/university

Degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields

Job description

GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (FALL '2026) - KXII

Job Category: Sales

Requisition Number: GRAYM016021

Posted : May 22, 2026

Part‑Time

Locations

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KXII-Station-Sherman, TX
4201 Texoma Parkway
Sherman, TX 75090, USA

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KXII: KXII 12 is the most-watched television/digital news operation in Texoma, with nationally recognized and award-winning news, weather, and sports content. In addition, we are a market leader in creating multi-platform marketing solutions for local, regional, and national businesses. More than anything, we strive to provide content and solutions that keep Texomans safe and informed and their businesses thriving.

The Sales Training Program

General Responsibilities:

• What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship?
• What if you actually learned how to sell?
• At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines.
• They learn how to build a business from day one.
• The internship will be for a term of 10-weeks
• This is a hands‑on, real-world experience designed to teach you the fundamentals of media sales and help you build skills you can use in any career.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities
• Practice real cold calls (with coaching not guesswork)
• Build client presentations and proposals
• Support digital and broadcast sales strategies
• Work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders
• Participate in weekly training designed to accelerate your growth

What you’ll learn:

• How to confidently start conversations with clients
• How to sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
• How to build and present a winning pitch
• How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue

This internship is for you if:

• You’re curious, competitive, and not afraid to try
• You want real experience, not just something to put on a résumé
• You’re interested in sales, marketing, or media
• You’re ready to learn skills that translate to any industry

What makes this different:

You won’t just 'shadow.'
You’ll do the work with guidance every step of the way.

Many of our interns turn into full-time hires.
And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.

Details:

• Flexible hours (part‑time, designed for students)
• Paid internship

Qualifications:

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields, with a desire to get hands‑on experience in the local media industry.

If you’re ready to learn how to sell and actually enjoy it, we’d love to meet you.

The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

KXII-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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