Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive - WANF

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 WANF:

WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF & WPCH are owned by Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media (WANF/WPCH) is seeking a Media Executive to solicit new advertisers with a consultative solution sales approach. The candidate will be expected to hunt, close, and develop new business and build a new client base. The perfect candidate will work with new businesses to increase their business and realize a positive ROI on their marketing and advertising investment. Candidate must have a track record of successful business development and the ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms. Candidate must also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of agency negotiations, a track record of successful business development, and the ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms.

This is a new business development role and does not have an established book of business. Those with a hunter mentality and work ethic will succeed in this role.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prospect new accounts and create new sales opportunities
- Develop targeted sales opportunities specific to a client's needs
- We are a team and everyone is expected to be a contributing part of the team. Team players only

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Your college degree, strong computer skills, math aptitude, creativity, and understanding of the sales process are the keys to a competitive salary + commission/benefit package

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)

WANF-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-d9mmpk-3-145-69-192-42 in your application.