GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM (SPRING '2027) - WBTV

About Gray Media:

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 46 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 WBTV:

WBTV is the top rated CBS affiliate in market 21 and a digital publisher that reaches tens of millions of users each year, and the home of Gray Digital Media Charlotte, a full service in-house digital agency. It is the oldest television station in the Carolinas. It is known as a trusted source for News, Weather and information.

The Charlotte market is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Charlotte is home to two professional teams, the NFL Carolina Panthers and the NBA Charlotte Hornets! Charlotte is a vibrant financial city, and many financial and other categories of industries are headquartered here. It is a great place to live and work and has much to offer!

The Sales Training Program:

Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and wondering what's actually next? Life is short - so why wait for "real life" to start when you can put your knowledge to the test right now? We're looking for a high-energy, ambitious Sales & Marketing Intern who is ready to stop "contemplating" and start doing. This isn't a "get the coffee" kind of internship; it's an immersive, front-row seat to how a dominant local media organization wins in the digital-first world.

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 the Hustle: Shadow our elite sales team to see how they craft winning strategies for local businesses.
  • Master Multi-platform Marketing: Dive into the world of digital advertising, social media strategy, streaming (OTT), and linear broadcast sales to see how we reach audiences everywhere they are.
  • Go Behind- the- Scenes: Get an all-access look at the inner workings of a major media station from the Newsroom to the Boardroom.
  • Create a Real Impact: Assist in developing marketing materials and sales pitches that help local businesses grow and thrive.
  • Build Your Network: Work alongside industry pros who are invested in your growth and ready to help you launch your career.

  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:

         What You Bring:

• • Senior Status (preferred): You're currently enrolled in a college or university, ideally in your final year and ready to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.
  • A "Business First" Mindset: You're earning a degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field and have a genuine hunger for the media industry.
  • Killer Work Ethic: You don't just show up; you dive in. You're organized, proactive, and ready to take on a challenge.
  • Digital Curiosity: You understand the media is more than just TV- you're eager to learn how digital and social platforms drive real ROI.
  • Strong Communication Skills: You're comfortable talking to people, asking questions, and sharing your ideas (we want to hear them!)
  • Urgency and Empathy: You care about the results, but also care about the people and the community we serve.
• Why You Will Love It Here:
  • Paid Experience: We value your time and talent - this is a paid program designed to invest in your future.• Real-World Mentorship: You won't just be a face in the crowd; you'll be a valued member of the team with mentors who actually know your name.
• If you’re ready to learn how to sell—and actually enjoy it—we’d love to meet you.
• The intern pay rate can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour. Interested in the program? 
• Go tohttps://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WBTV"(in the search bar)
• WBTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
• Additional Info:
• 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 in every location in which 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.