GRAY MEDIA SALES TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMER '26 - WCTV
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WCTV:
Come to work with us in sunny Tallahassee, Florida, where the beach is close by, and the weather is beautiful! If your passion is to help business owners grow their business by making the most of their marketing dollars, this job is for you. WCTV, Tallahasseeâs legacy CBS affiliate and the most-watched TV station in the region for over sixty-five years, is seeking experienced Account Executives to sell local television and digital advertising solutions. Cultivating and enhancing customer relationships is crucial, as there is heavy emphasis on generating new business. Knowledge and experience in selling data-driven digital marketing solutions and critical analysis of digital analytics are preferred. A polished disposition, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Join this fun and dynamic sales team today!
The Sales Internship Program:
What if your internship didnât feel like an internship? What if you actually learned how to sell? At Gray Media, our Sales Interns donât 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 youâll do:
⢠Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities⢠Practice real cold calls (with coachingânot 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 youâll 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:
⢠Youâre curious, competitive, and not afraid to try⢠You want real experienceânot just something to put on a rĂŠsumÊ⢠Youâre interested in sales, marketing, or media⢠Youâre ready to learn skills that translate to any industry
What makes this different:
You wonât just âshadow.âYouâll do the workâwith 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? Letâs build the future of media together
Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
âŞď¸ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WCTV" (in search bar)
WCTV-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 the ability of Grayâs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WCTV:
Come to work with us in sunny Tallahassee, Florida, where the beach is close by, and the weather is beautiful! If your passion is to help business owners grow their business by making the most of their marketing dollars, this job is for you. WCTV, Tallahasseeâs legacy CBS affiliate and the most-watched TV station in the region for over sixty-five years, is seeking experienced Account Executives to sell local television and digital advertising solutions. Cultivating and enhancing customer relationships is crucial, as there is heavy emphasis on generating new business. Knowledge and experience in selling data-driven digital marketing solutions and critical analysis of digital analytics are preferred. A polished disposition, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude are required. Join this fun and dynamic sales team today!
The Sales Internship Program:
What if your internship didnât feel like an internship? What if you actually learned how to sell? At Gray Media, our Sales Interns donât 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 youâll do:
⢠Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities⢠Practice real cold calls (with coachingânot 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 youâll 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:
⢠Youâre curious, competitive, and not afraid to try⢠You want real experienceânot just something to put on a rĂŠsumÊ⢠Youâre interested in sales, marketing, or media⢠Youâre ready to learn skills that translate to any industry
What makes this different:
You wonât just âshadow.âYouâll do the workâwith 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? Letâs build the future of media together
Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
âŞď¸ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WCTV" (in search bar)
WCTV-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 the ability of Grayâs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Apply Now