MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KSWO (Lawton)

Media Executive - KSWO (Lawton)

Job Category : Sales

Location : Lawton, OK 73501, USA

Full-Time

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 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.

About KSWO : KSWO is a heritage ABC affiliate in the Wichita Falls / Lawton DMA. KSWO is counted on to provide outstanding news, weather, and entertainment to our communities in 17 Oklahoma and Texas counties.

Job Summary / Description : KSWO-TV is seeking an energetic, motivated, and competitive Media Executive. We are seeking a person who can adapt quickly to new technologies and maximize sales on all of 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 interpersonal skills. This position will be located in Lawton, OK. Experience in media sales or a related field is a plus, but not required. The chosen candidate will receive training, full benefits, and a generous compensation plan.

To represent KSWO to local clients in the Lawton, OK / Wichita Falls, TX DMA. Develop new business and deliver advertising results to clients on or core station KSWO, ME TV, Telemundo, and on our many digital platforms. Understanding customer growth needs. Utilizing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools. Working with creative team to develop effective advertising campaigns. Reaching goals and budgets

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Strong work ethic
• Track record of success
• Time Management skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
• Goal-driven with an attitude for success
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
• Team focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
• Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
• Portrays a positive, can-do attitude
• Previous work in outside sales or media is a plus, but not necessary.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

KSWO-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 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.