WDBJ7, WZBJ, and WDBJ7.com are a Gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as "Your Hometown Station®”, WDBJ7 and WZBJ serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 60 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.
The Sales Internship Program:
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, try a paid internship opportunity to gain work experience as a Media and Brand Strategy Consultant. Were you 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.
Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today!
Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.
Qualifications/Requirements:
▪️ You must be currently enrolled in a college/university. Senior Year Preferred
▪️ Strong work ethic and organization skills
▪️ College student earning a degree with a desire to get hands-on experience in Sales, Journalist/Broadcast
We look forward to hearing from you!
▪️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern WDBJ" (in search bar)
WDBJ-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before or by the first workday.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
High School or better.
