Media Executive Wlox

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WLOX:

WLOX (Channel 13) is South Mississippis dominant award-winning ABC and CBS affiliate proudly serving the Gulf Coast community since 1962 and frequently recognized as the nations #1 ABC affiliate by viewer share. As a Gray Media station WLOX is backed by the resources of the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations offering unmatched career growth opportunities. If youre looking to make a real impact in a market that matters WLOX is the place to do it.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prospect & Develop New Business Research opportunities in your market generate and follow through on sales leads (both warm and cold) and maintain an active pipeline of potential revenue. The majority of your time will be focused on developing new local direct business.
Own the Full Sales Cycle From prospect to close manage new business revenue and budget goals with consistency and accountability.
Consult & Strategize Meet with business owners marketing executives and advertising managers to conduct needs assessments and develop targeted digital and broadcast marketing solutions tailored to their goals and budgets.
Build & Present Proposals Design write and present compelling marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations that align with client business objectives.
Manage Your Book of Business Utilize CRM and client management tools to maintain detailed account records track interactions forecast accurately and grow existing client relationships.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally Partner with creative strategy analytics and support teams across all departments to ensure seamless campaign execution and client satisfaction.
Stay Current Keep up with digital marketing trends tools and best practices to position yourself and Gray Media as trusted advisors in the marketplace.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Sales experience preferred; a background or degree in Business Marketing Communications or a related field is a plus
Strong organizational written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word
Willingness to learn and master digital advertising products and tools
Strong relationship-building follow-up and customer service skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and positively influence others in a fast-paced environment
High achiever with creativity persistence and a strong work ethic
Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex client challenges
Coachable mindset open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Comfortable selling to challenging and building trust-based relationships with executives
Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record; MVR check required
Must have reliable transportation that meets required insurance coverage needs
Must meet Gray Media driving requirements

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)

WLOX-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.