Media Executive

Job Description

Media Executive

MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WTVG (REMOTE - DETROIT/ANN ARBOR, MI AREA)
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WTVG:
WTVG-13 ABC Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station located in Toledo, OH has a proud heritage with a forward-thinking strategy. WTVG is the market leader with viewers relying on 13 Action News and Weather coverage. WTVG is owned by Gray Media and offers excellent job growth opportunities and benefits.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media (WTVG 13ABC, ETVG CW13, & Gray Digital Media) in Toledo is searching for a Remote Media Executive to develop digital media sales, in the Ann Arbor-Detroit area and surrounding communities. We're looking for an energetic, positive-minded salesperson to consult with local business owners & create effective digital ad campaigns using digital resources to exceed business goals & objectives. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of the sales process, and digital media, and excel at researching leads, building relationships, & closing sales. We're looking for a quick learner, with communication skills. Base salary, plus commission percentages. Industry-leading training program provided. MVR check required. Candidates must live in the Detroit or Ann Arbor area.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Attend Weekly or Monthly station meetings at the Toledo location
- Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals
- Use and learn data-based results
- Cold calling and prospect for new clients in Ann Arbor/Detroit & surrounding communities
- Minimum weekly appointments required in Ann Arbor/Detroit & surrounding communities
- Sell and close new clients in Ann Arbor/Detroit & surrounding communities
- Conduct thorough client needs analysis
- Present proposed strategic solutions and tactics
- Provide follow-up assessments of advertising effectiveness
- Some travel required
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1-2 years of cold calling or sales-related experience is preferred
- Bachelors Degree
- Experience in media sales or digital media, is a plus, but not required
- Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products
- Candidates must reside in the Ann Arbor or Detroit area.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors or better (preferred)
- Experience: 1-2 years (preferred)
- Experience in cold calling or sales-related is preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
- Driver's License (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)
WTVG-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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