Media Executive - Wibw

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality 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 WIBW:

WIBW has been the News Leader in Northeast Kansas for 70 years and has a long tradition of excellence. A CBS affiliate WIBW is located in Topeka the capital city of Kansas. Along with consistently high news ratings we have the #1 website in the market and deliver strong results to our advertisers. Our market is often driven by weather dating back to the devastating tornado that struck Topeka in 1966. In addition we are situated between two Big 12 universities and a short drive from Kansas City. WIBWTV was the first television station in NE Kansas and continues to produce quality content for our viewers and great results for our clients.

Job Summary/Description:

WIBW Gray Medias CBS affiliate in Topeka Kansas has an immediate opening for a Media Executive to join our team of multimedia advertising and marketing professionals.

We are looking for a sales superstar to grow our already commanding share of local broadcast and digital revenue. Our ideal hire will be selfmotivated to exceed expectations and possess a curious and creative entrepreneurial spirit. We provide the training tools products and environment for you to achieve unlimited success.

At WIBW you will help local businesses connect with new and current customers using the best advertising solutions and resources available. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for identifying qualifying and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our bestinclass marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring highquality clients with significant short and longterm revenue potential. If you have a successful background as a customer service and sales representative retail sales associate insurance sales executive marketing director digital marketing and sales representative you are encouraged to apply.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

College degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
Previous outside sales or media sales preferred
Must have excellent grammar organizational time management and communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
Effective prospecting and relationshipbuilding skills
Curiosity creativity and desire to collaborate
Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
Teachable and open to feedback as a means of continuous improvement
Consistent at delivering results through perseverance confidence and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
Professional appearance integrity and discipline

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal

WIBWTV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 Grays 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.