Media Executive Wlfi

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage: (Starting Salary DOE)

$30000 - $40000/yr. (draw plus the ability to earn commission unlimited earning potential)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Managers Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WLFI:

Established in 1953 WLFI (News 18) is the premier television station serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area - DMA Market 189. As a CBS affiliate it provides comprehensive local news weather and sports coverage across West-Central Indiana. The Lafayette-West Lafayette area is a dynamic blend of small-town charm and high-tech innovation. Lafayette serves as the scenic county seat featuring a vibrant walkable downtown filled with quaint local shops & eclectic dining. Across the river West Lafayette is the proud home of Purdue University part of the BIG 10 Athletic Conference and nationally ranked in multiple areas. Purdue is also an international hub for research. Overall the area offers a rich quality of life with over 50 parks the Columbian Park Zoo and the Celery Bog Nature Area. With its proximity to Indianapolis and Chicago it provides a perfect balance of Midwestern hospitality and global influence.

Job Summary/Description:

Fuel your career with an award-winning team! WLFI-TV18 is hiring a Multi-Media Account Executive to connect local businesses with the biggest audiences in Greater Lafayette & beyond. Whether its a primetime spot during Survivor or a precision-targeted digital campaign combining streaming and targeted email marketing youll be the bridge between local brands and their future customers. If youre ready to sell the best of broadcast and digital we want to talk to you!

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals.
Develop client relationships & handle clients at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates weekly projections and forecast of future advertising.
Understanding of the media landscape and digital marketing strategies
Generate packages & create oral and written presentations
Ability to make face-to-face sales visits
Monitor accounts receivable
Establish and maintain good relationships with buyers and clients
Collaborate with internal teams including sales management creative services and traffic to ensure seamless campaign execution
Research analyze and monitor competitive media for new leads
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in the CRM system
Pay Range: Starting at $30000 - $40000 draw plus the ability to earn commission unlimited earning potential
Attend client meetings and industry events

Qualifications/Requirements:

Outgoing personality and a passion for helping local businesses grow
Self-motivated
Sales-related experience preferred
Excellent public relations skills
Computer proficient
Valid drivers license reliable personal vehicle state-mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record
Ability to pass a background check

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)

WLFI-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.