Media Executive - Wala
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WALA:
WALA FOX10 News is the most watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market producing the most hours of live news weather and original programming for the markets Gulf Coast. With the main studio located in Mobile Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras) WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community.
Job Summary/Description:
WALA is seeking a passionate energetic and highly motivated Media Executive who can adapt quickly and maximize sales on all of our over-the-air and digital platforms. Do you have a strong competitive drive Are you a closer and a problem solver Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills If so we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new customers. This is a fast-paced and rewarding career that requires persistence determination organization creativity and presentation skills. We offer the best training in the media industry to help all our employees succeed.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines.
- Responsible for the negotiation of rates with local clients.
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
- Willing to learn all research and utilize it in client proposals effectively.
- Prospect new accounts and create sales opportunities specific to each new client.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Media sales experience preferred.
- Previous outside sales experience required.
- Must have strong administrative skills.
- Must have strong prospecting skills.
- Wide Orbit Microsoft Office Word Excel & PowerPoint experience is preferred.
- CRM Experience is preferred.
- Excellent organizational time management verbal and writing skills....
- A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan are also a must.
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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WALA-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 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 virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full-Time
