WDIV-TV (Local 4), Detroit is seeking a Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience with the business side of broadcasting. This internship provides real-world exposure to advertising, account management, and marketing campaigns in a dynamic media environment.
Sales interns work closely with Account Executives and Sales leadership to support client campaigns, research, and presentations while learning how broadcast sales drives station success.
What you’ll do
- Assist Account Executives and Sales leadership with advertising presentations.
- Research and identify potential advertisers.
- Conduct market research and audience analysis.
- Observe sales calls and client interactions.
- Support campaign preparation and client communications.
- Provide administrative support to the Sales team.
- Track opportunities and support business growth using Salesforce.
Internship details
- Duration: Up to 12 weeks
- Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
- Location: Onsite in Detroit, Michigan
- Academic credit: Internship must be completed for college credit
Eligibility requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- All candidates must be available to work up to 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 18 hours, on a Monday–Sunday schedule. Specific days and times, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays, will be set by your supervisor.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university with sophomore standing or higher
- Be pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, broadcasting, marketing, media studies, or related field
- Be eligible to receive academic credit and provide verification from their university
- Able to have reliable transportation to/from work.
Application requirements
Please submit:
- Resume
- Available days and hours per week
- Letter from your university confirming academic credit eligibility and required internship hours
- Fill out the internship application here and send along with the other required documents and information to CFranzen@wdiv.com.
Deadlines
Applications will not be accepted after the following dates and must be submitted by close of business (5:00 p.m. EST).
- Summer (May-August 2026): Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
No Phone Calls Please
WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.