Media Sales Academy Program
The NAB Leadership Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Association of Broadcasters, seeks participants for its Media Sales Academy—an 8-month hybrid training and recruitment program for college students and recent graduates.
Our hybrid career development program allows college students and recent graduates to kick-start their careers in the broadcast industry.
The program is fully funded (including travel) and offers leadership exposure, networking, and direct access to internships and jobs in the broadcast industry. Participants receive training from leading broadcast sales organizations, mentorship from top media executives, and the opportunity to secure paid internships at radio and television stations nationwide.
The NAB Leadership Foundation is recruiting for the 2026 Media Sales Academy fellowship now!
- Application Window: Now- November 2025
- In-Person Opening Session in Washington, DC: February 2026
- Ongoing Virtual Sessions Begin February 2026
- Sales Pitch Competition: May 2026
- Closing Session: August 2026 (after the completion of internships)
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or above (30 credits)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- You are pursuing a degree or are interested in Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Economics, Consumer Insights, Operations Research, or Business, with a desire to learn about different opportunities in the broadcast advertising field
- You have strong written and oral communication skills and are organized, detail-oriented, and a team player
- Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NAB or the NAB Leadership Foundation
To learn more about the program, please visit nablf.org/msa. If you have any questions or issues with the application, email the NAB Leadership Foundation at nablf@nab.org.
Apply today!
Applicants will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until the application closes in November 2026.