Media Executive - Wfsb
Media Executive - Wfsb
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Job Description
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 WFSB:
WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. Were Connecticuts #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticuts only LIVE doppler radar breaking news traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Summary/Description:
WFSB is seeking a passionate energetic and highly motivated Sales Executive with media sales experience who can adapt quickly and maximize sales across our over-the-air and digital platforms. A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan are a must. This is a fast-paced and fun business that requires persistence organization creativity and strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in media sales and be expected to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and assigned/designated agencies through frequent in-person and telephone contact. They will promote the station and sell Core Digital Extended Digital OTT and Broadcast Commercial Spot advertising. The role requires preparing compelling sales presentations utilizing in-house ratings research materials a deep understanding of advertisers and agencies needs market competition and available station assets.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the information listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree preferred or equivalent in years of experience
- Previous outside sales experience
- Previous work in media sales
- Must have strong administrative skills
- Must have strong prospecting skills
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)
WFSB-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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
