Summer Intern - Sales

Job Description

Summer Intern - Sales, WEWS

Our integrated multi-platform media sales summer internship at our local news station, WEWS in Cleveland, Ohio, provides students real-world experience and a unique insight into today's sales environment. This includes learning alongside sales managers, account executives, research, content and programming teams. Working with our team creates opportunities to learn about E Sports, Gaming, Networks, Syndication and Political platforms.
Our internship is paid. In addition, a stipend to offset relocation or travel expenses (if necessary) is provided. If you commit to a position with us after the summer internship, you would also be eligible for a sign on bonus paid upon hire into a full-time position.

What You'll Do:
• Learn the sales process – the use of data and analytics in sales.
• Learn how to prospect.
• Learn how to perform client needs analysis.
• Learn how to utilize research for sales presentations with customized client solutions.
• Broaden communication skills.
• Learn agency and transactional processes.
• Learn how to negotiate.

What You'll Need:
• Enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Registered as a sophomore or above and in good standing.
• Be available to work June 3 through August 9, 2024.
• Be available to relocate to the market for the internship.

What You'll Bring:
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in person and on the phone.
• Completed at least one marketing or communications course or a course in other related fields.
• Good people skills and sociability.
• Computer-based research abilities.
• Strong writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web/cloud-based applications.
• Professional dress/appearance.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0xvom-3-21-44-134-42 in your application.