Sales Intern

Company Overview

Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

 

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Position Overview

Want to learn how real sales works while being part of the energy of music, events, and media? This is your shot. Cumulus Media Indianapolis is looking for a paid Sales Intern who’s curious, driven, and ready to get hands-on. If you’re someone who loves music, isn’t afraid to talk to people, and wants to understand how ideas turn into revenue, you’ll fit right in.

 

You won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll be learning directly from a high-performing sales team while getting exposure to events, promotions, digital marketing, and client strategy.

If you’ve got the energy, we’ll teach you the rest.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Learn how to prospect, build relationships, and support client growth across Central Indiana
• Assist the sales team with developing campaigns across digital, audio, events, and promotions.
• Sit in on client meetings, brainstorms, and pitches to see the full sales process in action.
• Help bring campaigns to life through coordination with Promotions, Programming, and Digital teams.
• Support the execution of station events and promotions that drive client engagement.
• Contribute to research, idea generation, and proposal development.
• Engage with listeners and clients at events, on social, and in real-world settings.
• Get exposure to how revenue is generated in a modern media company.

 

What You Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a communications, sales, marketing, or media-related program
• A strong interest in sales, marketing, or media (no experience needed—we’ll teach you)
• Confidence talking to new people and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.
• A competitive, curious mindset—you like to learn, improve, and figure things out.
• Awareness of trends in music, social media, and digital marketing
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mentality

Why Cumulus Indy?

 

We don’t just sell ads. We build campaigns that connect brands to real people. From major community impact initiatives to exclusive events and experiences, you’ll see firsthand how sales, content, and creativity come together. This is more than an internship—it’s a chance to build real skills, real connections, and a real path into media sales!

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.
What We Offer

• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

Cumulus Media is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Operates local radio stations and national audio media networks.