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Media Executive

WOIO

Cleveland, OH 09-14-2024
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Job Description
Media Executive - WOIO

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WOIO:

WOIO TV CBS 19, the CW 43 and WTCL Telemundo Cleveland are the affiliates serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The stations that are ''First, Fair, and Everywhere'', produce over 70 hours of news every week. We are the market's leader with our First Alert Weather - having won the most accurate weather in Cleveland for over 19 years! We carry Browns Football, NFL, March Madness, NCAA BB, NCAA FB, the PGA, LIV Golf, World Cup Soccer, and the number one network in the nation with CBS on WOIO. We are proud to be one of the highest-rated CW affiliates in the country with WUAB. WTCL -Telemundo Cleveland is the first local affiliate, broadcasting 2 daily newscasts in Spanish. Our digital products offer top-rated weather, news, and multiple digital products to reach quality customers. We also produce original content with our OTT offerings to the Greater Cleveland communities.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Television (WOIO CBS 19, WUAB CW 43, WTCL Telemundo Cleveland, and Gray Digital Media) in Cleveland has a rare opening for an energetic, positive-minded salesperson. You will be responsible for developing new businesses in Northeast Ohio and the surrounding communities. You will consult with local business owners to create advertising campaigns that exceed their business goals and objectives. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of the sales process, and excel at researching leads, starting new relationships, and closing. You should be a quick learner, with strong communication skills and the ability to showcase our marketing solutions in a compelling way. Base salary, plus bonus plan. Industry-leading training program provided. MVR check required.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Find and set meetings, through cold calling, with locally based businesses, in Cleveland and surrounding communities, that can benefit from our expertise in the marketing and advertising industry.
- Prepare comprehensive marketing campaigns for each client, with the help of our team of specialists, to help clients achieve a better ROI from their marketing dollars.
- Review the performance of advertising campaigns on a regular basis with the client to ensure that they are delivering, and make tactical adjustments as necessary.
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales goals on a consistent basis
- Entertain/host clients at various local sporting and entertainment events. Browns, Cavs, Monsters, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of cold calling or sales-related experience is preferred
- Experience in media sales is a plus, but not required
- Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products
- Bachelors Degree

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WOIO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj3jo2-98-84-18-52-42 in your application.

Company Profile
WOIO

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.