Paid Media Sales Internship — Fall 2026 (Part-Time)

25 News Now; Peoria, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours

Job summary

Gray Media's Sales Training Program in East Peoria, IL offers a paid, hands-on internship in media sales designed for students. Spend 10 weeks learning how to prospect, cold call, and build compelling client pitches while supporting cross-platform sales strategies with guidance from experienced executives.

Flexible hours and a paid arrangement provide valuable real-world experience across Gray Media markets nationwide, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic media organization.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Education

College student, senior year

Job description

Gray Media's Sales Training Program in East Peoria, IL offers a paid, hands-on internship in media sales designed for students. Spend 10 weeks learning how to prospect, cold call, and build compelling client pitches while supporting cross-platform sales strategies with guidance from experienced executives.

Flexible hours and a paid arrangement provide valuable real-world experience across Gray Media markets nationwide, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic media organization.