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News-Press & Gazette Company · 1 month ago

Sales Internship Paid Winter/Spring 2026

Columbia, MO, 65201, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

News-Press & Gazette Company is seeking a Broadcast/Digital Sales Intern to provide real-world, hands-on experience in their Columbia/Jefferson City, MO Sales Department. The role involves assisting sales executives, preparing presentations, and engaging with various departments to develop essential skills for a career in sales.

NewsPublishingSocial Media

Responsibilities

Engage with other departments in Television station

Assist Local Account Executives with preparation of presentations

Help schedule appointments for Local AE’s or Sales Managers

Assist local and national sales assistants with paperwork and other daily functions

Learn and review the functions of all copiers, printers and other work area machines

Read all daily/weekly/ monthly periodicals for industry information

Ride Along’s with Local Account Executives to visit customers

Work directly with Traffic Manager and other traffic employees to understand Wideorbit

Work directly with Commercial Producers to understand Script writing

Work directly with Commercial Producers to understand all steps and procedures required to shoot, edit and finalize commercials for air

Work with Local Sales Manager to schedule use of appropriate training materials and videos

Work with IMC (where available) to better understand all Digital Sales Efforts

Correspond with External customers as needed

Other duties as required by Sales Management

Qualification

Broadcast SalesDigital SalesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer LiterateTeam PlayerSelf-MotivatedWriting Skills

Required

Intern candidates must be currently enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Broadcast Sales, English, a Professional Sales program, or a related field

Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week for a 12-week period between the months of January through May; days and hours will vary to coincide with college schedule

Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills

Must be self-motivated, able to work under pressure and be passionate about interacting with all levels of people both inside and outside the organization

Candidates will need to have a current driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation, as well as being sufficiently mobile to allow for business travel