Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive

MEDIA EXECUTIVE (ASSO) - WVVA
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 WVVA:
Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature's Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located to many major markets. The two Virginias are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing, and so much more. We love living here!
Job Summary/Description:
WVVA in Bluefield, WV, a Gray Local Media station, is looking for a highly motivated, competitive, and goal-driven Media Executive to join our sales team. If you're looking for a challenging opportunity to use your customer service and sales background, here it is! We are seeking a sales superstar gifted in developing, presenting, and implementing comprehensive multimedia marketing solutions. The ideal candidate will be disciplined, have a self-starter mentality, and be customer service-oriented. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our best marketing solutions to help grow their business. Position includes training in all aspects of TV sales and research, and New Business development.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Develop creative ideas and advertising campaigns for clients.
- Grow new local and digital business.
- Work collaboratively with all sales team members.
- Full participation in Gray Television training programs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field preferred.
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good presentation skills.
- Solid computer skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Outside sales experience is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle records check.
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)
WVVA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-86vn5m-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.