Media Executive

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 WBRC:

WBRC FOX6 News, the dominant, #1 ranked Gray-owned station in Birmingham, Alabama (Market 45) and Telemundo Alabama has an immediate opening for a talented, motivated, and results-oriented development specialist to join our energetic and professional sales team.

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC-Birmingham is seeking a Media Sales Specialist to join our elite sales team. This role would be the lead in selling our Media products, including on-air and digital platforms. Candidates must be detail-oriented, plus have excellent communication and customer service skills. They must have the ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others positively while working in a fast-paced environment
- High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
- Applicants must be proficient working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Applicants should be prepared to have a robust new business goal annually

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 years of B2C or B2B outside consultative sales experience (media ad sales experience, preferred)
- Effective prospecting and proven revenue pipeline-building skills
- Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex problems
- Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
- Be teachable and open to best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement

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)

WBRC-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-g4np37-3-21-46-129-42 in your application.