GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WFIE
14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate, is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 107). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky across multiple devices, including broadcast TV and digital.
The Sales Training Program:
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. 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.
General Responsibilities:
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
• Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide
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.
Ready to stop practicing and start performing? Let’s build the future of media together
The Intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WFIE" (in search bar)
Additional Info
Job Type : Internship
Education Level : Not Applicable
Experience Level : Not Applicable
Job Function : Marketing/Sales