Paid Media Sales Internship — Learn Multi-Platform Prospecting

Gray Local Media, Inc; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours

Opportunities nationwide

Job summary

Gray Media’s internship program provides a hands-on path into media sales, with structured coaching, paid hours, and flexible scheduling designed for students. Interns gain real-world experience across Gray Media markets nationwide and develop essential sales skills.

You’ll learn how to prospect, make cold calls with guidance, craft client presentations, and support both digital and broadcast sales strategies while mentored by experienced executives.

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 and organizational

Interest in sales

Interest in media/sales

Education

College student, senior year

Journalism/Communications or Sales

Tools

None

Job description

Gray Media’s internship program provides a hands-on path into media sales, with structured coaching, paid hours, and flexible scheduling designed for students. Interns gain real-world experience across Gray Media markets nationwide and develop essential sales skills.

You’ll learn how to prospect, make cold calls with guidance, craft client presentations, and support both digital and broadcast sales strategies while mentored by experienced executives.