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Hearst Newspapers · 4 weeks ago

KMBC Sales Intern

6455 Winchester Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64133, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Hearst Newspapers is a major media company that operates broadcast television stations. The KMBC 9 / KCWE 29 Internship Program offers a hands-on experience in the Sales Department, where interns will learn about revenue generation through commercial inventory and engage in various sales and research activities.

AdvertisingJournalismMarketingNewsSocial Media

Responsibilities

Attend weekly Sales meetings led by Sales management to gain insight into the objectives and priorities of the Sales team

Analysis of inventory, promotional opportunities, and category trends

Digital product training and updates on new and existing assets in our digital product portfolio

Account Executive training, including Hearst On-Demand videos targeting all aspects of our jobs

Discuss market conditions, creative ideas, success stories et al

Engage with our Research Director, Sales Managers, and Account Executives to help glean useful information to further our sales efforts, including the following:

Nielsen audience measurement data

Marshall Marketing qualitative and viewer insight information

Digital dashboard analytics

Hearst Analytics advertiser attribution data

Participate in the most essential element of our path to success in Sales, the actual client meetings

Assist in preparation for client meetings by gathering necessary data and insight to increase likelihood for success

Work with Account Executives and Sales Managers to build presentations in advance of meetings

Join Account Executives and Sales Managers on in-person and video meetings with new and existing clients

Engage with Account Executives and Sales Managers to generate strategy and immediate next steps following meetings