What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WFIE position at Gray Media?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WFIE:
14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 107). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and OTT.
Job Summary/Description:
You will be a part of a team of dynamic advertising consultants, who manage and grow high-volume account lists. You will be responsible for growing revenue by effectively negotiating and recommending solutions that utilize our digital and broadcast capabilities.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WFIE-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.
Gray Television 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 WFIE:
14 News, the Tri-State's News and Weather Leader and NBC affiliate is the dominant #1 news team on all platforms in Evansville, Indiana (DMA 107). We go where the news is, covering stories in southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and western Kentucky on air, online, and OTT.
Job Summary/Description:
You will be a part of a team of dynamic advertising consultants, who manage and grow high-volume account lists. You will be responsible for growing revenue by effectively negotiating and recommending solutions that utilize our digital and broadcast capabilities.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Achieve all broadcast and digital sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Cold-calling, appointment setting, building proposals, and in-person presentation/sales pitches
- Develop new revenue through selling sponsorships, digital solutions, and Premion OTT
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients
- Organize and prioritize business to successfully meet goals and deadlines
- Build effective verbal & written marketing presentations
- Manage day-to-day activities & pipelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Detail-oriented, time management, and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Experience in outside sales, cold-calling, negotiating is a plus
- High energy & self-motivated
- Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a team
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WFIE-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.
