Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive - KWQC

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 KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

As a Media Executive, you will be responsible for generating revenue through in-person business consultation with clients. This includes prospecting and developing new business opportunities across multiple industries. Your success in this role will be measured by achieving high sales activities in prospecting, meetings with new clients, and proposals. We provide comprehensive training to support your growth and success.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- The ideal candidate will work energetically and strategically to increase our market share for various digital products, including OTT/Streaming, targeted e-mail, targeted display & video, paid social media, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more.
- Develop and maintain solid relationships with clients in person, understanding and communicating the value that digital solutions can bring to their advertising campaigns.
- Collaborate with clients on strategic planning to achieve their advertising objectives.
- Actively seek new business opportunities and work towards winning them.
- Meet and exceed sales activity targets and goals.
- Adapt to varying work schedules, including occasional meetings or events outside regular working hours.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- We are looking for energetic team members who are passionate about new business, enjoy strategic planning, and possess organizational skills
- Valid driver's license and good driving record (will be reviewed)
- Must have effective communication and negotiation skills
- Competence with Microsoft Office is required

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)

KWQC-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-gmbzkx-18-117-70-64-42 in your application.