Digital / Television Sales Manager

Job Description

Digital / Television Sales Manager - WPTA

About WPTA:

WPTA-TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality journalism has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards and the highest honors form the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Television, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of WPTA multimedia sales efforts, primary focus on managing to the local revenue budget. Candidate must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. One must also be accomplished with the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Must also be willing to learn and master industry dedicated computer software applications.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful candidate will be an aggressive self- starter with excellent communication skills, closing skills and a winning attitude. Prior digital and television sales and marketing experience is preferred. You must have the ability to lead the local sales team and assist with developing creative multimedia strategies and custom advertising solutions for new account development. WPTA is comprised of NBC, ABC, MyTV and CW affiliates.

Interested applicants may 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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ren460-3-145-2-184-42 in your application.