Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WOWT:
WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Job Summary/Description:
WOWT, a Gray Media station located in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for an experienced Media Executive to join our team of marketing/advertising professionals. At WOWT, we help businesses grow using effective marketing and advertising solutions. The Media Executive generates revenue through advertising sales by servicing existing clients and developing new business. The Media Executive will be evaluated on achieving revenue budget goals, new business development goals, client service, and thorough, accurate forecasting and teamwork.
The ideal candidate will work energetically and strategically to increase our market share for various digital and TV products, including OTT/Streaming, targeted e-mail, programmatic display/video, paid social media, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more. Develop and maintain solid relationships with clients in person, understanding and communicating the value that digital solutions can bring to their advertising campaigns. Collaborate with clients on strategic planning to achieve their advertising objectives. Actively seek new business opportunities and work towards winning them. Meet and exceed sales activity targets and goals. Adapt to varying work schedules, including occasional meetings or events outside regular working hours.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate has a track record of multi-platform selling and increasing revenue and share on their accounts.
- We are looking for a high-character, self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skills.
- This candidate is energetic, passionate about new business, enjoys strategic planning, and wants to win.
- They have developed solid relationships and understand the value that digital products can bring to a client's campaign.
- If you have media sales experience and like working with people, this could be the job for you.
- Work schedules may vary depending on station/client needs.
- Occasionally, a meeting or event may be scheduled outside of regular working hours.
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)
WOWT-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.
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