Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive - KEYC

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 KEYC:

Since 1960, KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, The Circle, and Ion-affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity and fosters professional growth.

Enjoy all four seasons in the booming Greater Mankato metropolitan area. The friendly, welcoming region is a happy mix of city and country living.

We broadcast more than 42 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota.

Job Summary/Description:

KEYC-TV is currently searching for a Media Executive to work with local businesses and help them grow through advertising on our broadcast networks (CBS, FOX, NBC, The365, Ion, Oxygen, and CW) and a full suite of digital marketing products.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Desire and ability to make face-to-face sales calls and independently develop new leads.
- Developing and building relationships with local businesses, diagnosing their needs, and developing unique marketing solutions using broadcast and digital platforms.
- Order entry, account management, and positive client relationships.
- Maintain excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Learn and expand your knowledge of industry marketing tools.
- Keep a competitive nature and desire to win.
- Maintain a professional image and enthusiastic sales demeanor.
- A team player is willing to assist others in achieving station goals.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be excellent at networking and comfortable speaking to people they've never met.
- The candidate will be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- The candidate will also be highly self-motivated, accountable, honest, and have good negotiation skills.
- While training will be provided on our software systems, candidates should already be comfortable working with computers.
- Familiarity with different types of digital marketing 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)

KEYC-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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7xmyp-18-191-178-88-42 in your application.