What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL SALES ASSISTANT - KTIV position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 KTIV:
KTIV, Siouxland's News Source, is the award-winning, dominant NBC affiliate located in Sioux City, Iowa, and serves viewers in NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, and SE South Dakota. KTIV News 4 is a breaking news and weather station covering local, original stories in the tri-state area.
Job Summary/Description:
KTIV News Channel 4 is taking applications for a Digital Sales Assistant. The Digital Sales Assistant will be responsible for all aspects of KTIV's digital revenue goals and works closely with the Sales Director and Multimedia Sales Manager to coordinate sales efforts with the local team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to manage the sales team's digital efforts and achieve revenue goals. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain relationships with new/existing clients and make sales calls both on your own and with media executives, Have a thorough understanding of the digital environment including targeted display, social media, OTT, email marketing, SEO, and paid search. Well-versed in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Create and maintain professional relationships with potential and existing accounts.
- Assist with creating and maintaining budgets and quota goals with the Multimedia Sales Manager and Sales Director.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Develop sales presentations and collateral using up-to-date research materials.
- Be a team player, and have a passion for helping clients grow their businesses.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must have exceptional time management skills.
- Strong computer skills, proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, social media, etc.
- Strong Leadership Skills, highly organized
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)
KTIV-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 virus before the first workday.
