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 47 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 KXII:
KXII 12 is the most-watched television/digital news operation in Texoma, with nationally recognized and award-winning news, weather, and sports content. In addition, we are a market leader in creating multi-platform marketing solutions for local, regional, and national businesses. More than anything, we strive to provide content and solutions that keep Texomans safe and informed and their businesses thriving.
The Sales Training Program:
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 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.
If you’re ready to learn how to sell and actually enjoy it, we’d love to meet you.
The intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern KXII" (in search bar)
KXII-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 at every location where 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.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in college/university, preferably in senior year
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields
Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.
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Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.
Gray Media Insights
What We Do
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 43 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
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