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 WWBT:

WWBT 12 On Your Side, is the Gray-owned NBC-affiliated television station located in Richmond, VA serving Central VA and beyond, embodying excellence, innovation, and community commitment. We fulfill our "On Your Side" brand promise through quality news, programming, and information across all media platforms. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is located on the incredible James River and offers a wide range of cultural and historical attractions. The city and surrounding areas are steeped in American history. Richmond is located two hours from beautiful beaches to the east, and about the same distance in the opposite direction to the colorful Appalachian Mountains.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Television (WWBT, WUPV CW, and Gray Digital Media) in Richmond, VA has a rare opening for an energetic, positive-minded, motivated salesperson. As a Media Executive specializing in advertising sales, you will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth by selling advertising campaigns to local, regional, and national businesses. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, understanding their marketing objectives, and developing customized multimedia solutions to help them reach their target audience. Ideal candidates have a strong understanding of digital advertising, and the sales process, and excel at researching leads, starting new relationships, and closing. You should be a quick learner with strong communication skills and the ability to showcase our solutions in a compelling way. Base plus generous commission percentages. Industry-leading training program provided. A Motor Vehicle Registration check is required.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Energetic motivated salesperson
• Sell advertising campaigns and grow revenue
• Understanding digital advertising
• Good communication skills

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)

WWBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License