Gray Television Sales Internship Fall '24 - Kfvs

Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are contemplating what's next? Life is short.

Stop waiting for "real life" to start and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your media career with Gray Television's paid internship program!

About Gray Television:

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

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

About KFVS:

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief.

KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours of news content every week, along with special high profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division one universities. It is where the North meets the South and East meets West.

The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic river front towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving "America's Heartland" with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief.

KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours of news content every week, along with special high profile, topical local programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division one universities. It is where the North meets the South and East meets West.

The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic river front towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

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, 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

️ Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)

️ Strong work ethic, and organizational skills

️ College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry

We look forward to hearing from you!

️ Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type "Intern KFVS" (in search bar)

KFVS-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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