About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 KWCH:
Join a dynamic media powerhouse! At KWCH, we're more than just a CBS affiliate—we're a tight-knit family united by a passion for Community, Culture, Content, and Compelling Storytelling. Located in the heart of Kansas, KWCH and our sister CW affiliate KSCW in Wichita, along with our three CBS satellite stations across western Kansas, collectively produce nearly 57 hours of live news programming per week, keeping the communities we serve informed and connected. As part of Gray Media Inc., one of the nation's fastest-growing broadcast and digital media groups, you'll be part of an innovative organization pushing the boundaries of media excellence.
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. The Internship will be for a term of 10 weeks. The Intern rate of pay can range from your state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
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.
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 KWCH" (in search bar)
KWCH-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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 a college or university
- Senior year of college preferred
- Strong work ethic
- Strong organizational skills
- Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Sales, or a related field
- Desire to gain hands-on experience in the local media industry
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
