Intern - Gray Television Future Sales Sring

Job Description

Intern - Gray Television Future Sales Sring - WDAM

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WDAM:

WDAM is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on WDAM NBC and WDAM ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry and Wayne). WDAM is less than two hours driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station.

Job Summary/Description:

As a paid intern in this specific program, you will have an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member learning the fundamentals of sales and marketing. You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at how a dominant local media organization operates.

Do you prefer an on-the-go lifestyle and thrive at making friends and connections? Do you enjoy learning and pursuing opportunities that grow your skill set? Are you self-motivated, but thrive in a positive team culture? If this sounds like you, come try out a paid internship opportunity to gain work experience as a Media and Brand Strategy Consultant. Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today!

Interns will build and develop their new business hunting and entry strategy techniques. You'll also get out into the community with your teammates and managers to meet with business owners and marketing executives. You'll learn how to build a cohesive marketing solution using the strength of video and the data supporting digital advertising.

We're committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program in our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community.

Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WDAMTV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r760vq-3-135-214-175-42 in your application.