Media Executive - Ashville

Job Description

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 WHNS:

WHNS FOX Carolina News is a leading news and media organization with studios in Greenville, SC. Owned by Gray Television, WHNS FOX Carolina 4 broadcasts 72+ hours of live, local news and lifestyle programming each week, and has been recognized with numerous industry awards. WHNS also operates two additional television stations in WDKT-TV Telemundo South Carolina and the new Palmetto Sports and Entertainment network airing programming from the Atlanta Braves, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Greenville Triumph, the Wofford Terriers, and more. Visit www.FOXCarolina.com for more information.

Job Summary/Description:

WHNS FOX Carolina News is looking for a highly motivated, competitive, and goal-driven Media Executive to be based in our new Asheville, NC sales office. We are seeking an individual gifted in developing, presenting, and implementing comprehensive, multi-media marketing solutions and services to executives and business owners. The ideal candidate will be skilled at developing strong client relationships and has the ability to adapt and embrace new technology and product offerings within our marketing portfolio. As a Media Executive, you will be responsible for business development utilizing marketing opportunities on WHNS-TV, Gray Digital Media, Palmetto Sports and Entertainment and Telemundo South Carolina.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Develop and strengthen client relationships
-Explore and present multi-screen marketing opportunities
-Execute digital client focused advertising campaigns and solutions
-Maintain excellent communication, persuasion, and presentation skills
-Provide concise updates on negotiations and forecasts
-Adapt to new technology and product offerings within our marketing portfolio

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Must be able to work under daily deadline pressure with attention to detail.
-Ability to be self-motivated and work as part of a team.
-Must have strong organizational skills.
-It is essential to be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients.
-A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and 2 years of digital advertising sales experience, is preferred.

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)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnom2o-3-144-132-221-42 in your application.