MEDIA EXECUTIVE KGNS (GRAY DIGITAL MEDIA) (Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, RGV)

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 45 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a hunter who hates the word no Do you look at local businesses and see a story waiting to be toldand a digital strategy waiting to be launched Were looking for a Media Executive to join our team. This isnt just about selling commercials; its about becoming a strategic partner for local businesses helping them dominate their market across every screen from TV to TikTok including Streaming TV Streaming Audio Paid Search Email Social SEM SEO and Digital Out of Home.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Own your territory: Identify prospect and close new business across South Texas with a relentless hunter mentality.
Craft multi-platform solutions: Build custom marketing campaigns that blend the massive reach of KGNS with the precision of our cutting-edge digital suite (OTT SEO Social and more).
Be a consultant not a vendor: Deep-dive into your clients business goals to uncover their real pain points and solve them with data-driven strategies.
Drive real ROI: Manage your accounts from start to finish ensuring every campaign delivers results that make your clients say lets do it again.
Master the art of the pivot: Navigate tough negotiations with confidence focusing on the value of our trusted local brand rather than just the lowest price.
Collaborate with the pros: Work alongside our creative and digital teams to bring your clients visions to life with high-impact production.

Qualifications/Requirements:

A scrappy work ethic: Youre self-motivated high-energy and you dont wait for leads to come to youyou go find them.
Digital DNA: You understand the digital landscape and can explain the why behind an OTT or social media campaign as easily as a 30-second spot.
Killer communication skills: You can command a room write a compelling pitch andmost importantlyyoure a world-class listener.
Negotiation chops: You know how to hold your ground on value and find the win-win that builds long-term partnerships.
Resilience: You handle no with a smile because you know its just a detour on the way to yes.

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)

KGNS (GDM)-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.