What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KWTX (Killeen) 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 KWTX:
KWTX-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Texas. The CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliate, KWTX is the leader in TV and Digital marketing solutions. A state-of-the-art facility gives team members the ability to showcase their award-winning content.
Job Summary/Description:
KWTX is seeking a bilingual preferred, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can connect with clients and help them achieve their business objectives through effective TV and digital advertising. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, and have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, along with a drive to succeed. Most importantly - we are looking for a hard-working salesperson who wants to grow their income and help local businesses grow.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- College degree preferred businesses and other advertisers
- Create and present marketing strategies to grow local businesses
- Drive revenue from company sales initiatives
- Retain current business and develop new business contacts
- Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions, and service
- Understand the business objectives and marketing strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives
- Generate revenue for the station and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bilingual preferred
- Demonstrated history in new business development
- Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
- College degree preferred
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
- Competitive, persuasive, energetic, and self-motivated traits
- Ability to overcome objections
- Enjoys a fast-paced environment with a desire to win
- Professional appearance a must
- Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto insurance
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)
KKTV-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.
