Media Executive

Job Description

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 WTVY:

WTVY News4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the ''Hometown News Leader''. Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

A Media Executive at WTVY represents our brand to a community of local clients, advertising agencies, and the general public. You are a business partner and consultant providing media planning and creative strategy support to help local businesses meet their goals. This role offers work schedule flexibility and independence to those who perform at the highest levels, as well as significant compensation opportunities. The salary for this position is as follows: Year 1: Salary and Year 2: Draw + Commission.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and grow a list of clients by helping them meet their business goals through advertising with our #1 local media organization featuring a variety of broadcast and digital ad products.
- New business development through a variety of marketing tactics to introduce our products to local businesses and advertising agencies.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by connecting with clients frequently to monitor their advertising results and celebrate their success or quickly problem-solve as necessary.
- Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual budget goals, as well as drive the success of sales programs throughout the year.
- Assist with billing and payment collections, as needed.
- Learn WTVY best practices and Gray Television training recommendations to help introduce new products to the market.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate is a personable and convincing communicator who enjoys finding ways to help local businesses grow.
- Local media sales experience is preferred, but training resources are available to help the right individual get up to speed quickly on selling multi-platform media products.
- A competitive drive combined with a collaborative attitude is welcome on our team.
- The initiative is an absolute requirement.
- Knowledge of Wide Orbit & Matrix is a plus.

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)

WTVY-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-d8wnnk-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.