Paid Media Sales Internship: Hands-On Training & Growth

Gray Media, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 9,600 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Gray Media, WIBW in Topeka, KS offers a paid internship in Sales Training as a Media and Brand Strategy Consultant. The 10-week program is designed to teach fundamentals of media sales with hands-on responsibilities, not just shadowing.

Interns learn prospecting, cold calling, crafting client presentations, and supporting multi-platform advertising, with coaching and potential for future full-time roles.

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, Digital Marketing, Business, 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

Sales interest

Education

Senior year college student pursuing degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Digital Marketing, Business

Job description

Gray Media, WIBW in Topeka, KS offers a paid internship in Sales Training as a Media and Brand Strategy Consultant. The 10-week program is designed to teach fundamentals of media sales with hands-on responsibilities, not just shadowing.

Interns learn prospecting, cold calling, crafting client presentations, and supporting multi-platform advertising, with coaching and potential for future full-time roles.