Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive - WEEK

MEDIA EXECUTIVE (ASSO) - WEEK
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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$36,000 - $45,000 (with potential for Monthly/Yearly bonuses based on goals met)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
WEEK-TV is seeking a New Local Direct Media Executive. Are you an aggressive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a WINNING attitude? Are you looking for a competitive environment where you are working with the best of the best? We offer an extensive training program that will prepare and motivate you to your fullest potential. While prior sales experience is preferred, we are willing to train someone who is highly motivated and has a great work ethic.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Identify, and develop new Digital/Television client relationships
- Contact local direct clients acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community
- Make customer-focused sales presentations to all classifications of clients to obtain orders for advertising time
- Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions, in order to meet client needs
- Coordinate internally the actual purchase of advertising/digital time, placement of the schedule
- Develop short and long-range plans for revenue growth. Overachieve monthly/quarterly in new local direct digital and television revenue quotas
- Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; and coordinate commercial production with a creative team
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must be accomplished with the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Must also be willing to learn and master industry-dedicated computer software applications
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)
WEEK-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.
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