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Account Executive

KSWO

Lawton, OK 03-31-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - KSWO (Wichita Falls)

About KSWO:

KSWO is a heritage ABC affiliate in the Wichita Falls/Lawton DMA celebrating our 70th anniversary. KSWO is counted on to provide outstanding news, weather, and entertainment to our communities in 17 Oklahoma and Texas counties.

Job Summary/Description:

KSWO-TV is seeking an energetic, motivated, and competitive Sales Executive. We are seeking a person who can adapt quickly to new technologies and maximize sales of all of our over the air and digital platforms. A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must. This is a fast paced and fun business that requires persistence, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills. This position will be located in Wichita Falls TX. Experience in media sales or a related field is a plus, but not required. The chosen candidate will receive training, full benefits, and a generous compensation plan.

You will represent KSWO/ Telemundo to local clients in the Lawton OK/Wichita Falls Texas DMA. To develop new business and deliver advertising results to clients on or core station (KSWO), Telemundo, ME TV, and on our many digital platforms. Understanding customer advertising needs. Utilizing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools. Effective time and resources management is a must. Working with creative team to develop effective advertising campaigns. Reaching goals and budgets.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Strong work ethic
* Track record of success
* Time Management skill
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Self-starter
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
* Detail oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
* Goal driven with an attitude for success
* Effective problem solving and organizational skills
* Team focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
* Hungry for ongoing learning with a thirst to understand local business
* Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
* Portrays a positive, can-do attitude* Previous work in outside sales or media is a plus but not necessary
* Preferred bilingual
* Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Interested, qualified applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KSWO-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3n475-18-226-181-36-42 in your application.

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Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.