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Account Executive

KWCH

Wichita, KS 09-03-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Account Executive - KWCH

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (ASSO) - KWCH

About KWCH:

KWCH-12 CBS Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station, located in Wichita Kansas and covering two thirds of the state, has a proud heritage with a forward thinking strategy. KWCH-12 is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with dominant news ratings, the #1 website and digital advertising offerings, you will have the opportunity to sell NFL (including Kansas City Chiefs Pre-season) March Madness, PGA Golf and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers. You will also sell KSCW featuring News at 7-9am, 4pm, 6:30pm and 9pm, and the stations Always on Storm Team 12, Heroes and Icons and Antenna TV.

Job Summary/Description:

KWCH/KSCW is currently looking to add a winning candidate to our successful television & digital sales department in Wichita, KS. As the dominant media company in the area, we have tremendous advertising products – both on-air and online.

We're seeking a hard-working, well-organized, and high energy candidate with great people skills. The successful candidate will generate revenue by selling advertising to local businesses on the station's multiple platforms and increase shares on existing business.

The position offers excellent earnings potential and full benefits – including group health & dental, PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Accountability within a Sales environment
• A positive, results-oriented attitude
• Ability to cold call and diagnose challenges and opportunities of local businesses
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills
• 2+ years advertising sales experience preferred
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Business preferred
• Licensing/Certifications: Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented with a passion to succeed? Our station invites you to send your cover letter and resume, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d28y85-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.

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KWCH

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.