Media Executive (Asso) - Week
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's 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. Gray's 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 :
Salary / Wage : $36,000 - $40,000 (for the first year, with potential for a monthly / yearly bonus based on goals met). After the first year, the job will be 100% commission-based.)
Shift and Schedule : Mon. - Fri. (8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm)
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Summary / Description : WEEK-TV is seeking a New Local Direct Media Executive. Are you an aggressive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a WINNING attitude? Are you looking for a competitive environment where you are working with the best of the best? We offer an extensive training program that will prepare and motivate you to your fullest potential. While prior sales experience is preferred, we are willing to train someone who is highly motivated and has a great work ethic.
Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Identify and develop new Digital / Television client relationships. Contact local direct clients, acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community. Make customer-focused sales presentations to all classifications of clients to obtain orders for advertising time. Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions, in order to meet client needs. Coordinate internally the actual purchase of advertising / digital time, placement of the schedule. Develop short and long-range plans for revenue growth. Overachieve monthly / quarterly in new local direct digital and television revenue quotas. Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; coordinate commercial production with creative team
Qualifications / Requirements : Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Must be accomplished with the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must also be willing to learn and master industry-dedicated computer software applications.
WEEK-TV / Gray Media is a drug-free company
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 Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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