MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WGEM

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.

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:

In year one, the position base salary + performance-related bonuses are based on shared benchmarks. Estimated earnings will be from $50,000 to $61,500 in year one. Performance-related bonuses and commissions have the potential to increase significantly in year 2.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Gray Digital Media is seeking a solutions-oriented professional with a strong digital sales background to join our dynamic sales team. This remote position is responsible for the development and growth of digital revenue in the Columbia-Jefferson City, Missouri Market. The Media Executive will design and sell digital marketing solutions for businesses using the latest advertising products available across our company's digital platforms (Streaming TV, Connected TV, YouTube, Email, Social, SEM, SEO, and Streaming audio). This is a remote position based in or near Columbia, MO, and will include minimal travel. Gray Media offers a comprehensive training plan and onboarding experience to strengthen your knowledge, confidence, and ability to have a successful career.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy for their business.
- Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of digital sales revenue for retention and growth.
- Learn and master Gray digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing), along with Gray Digital Media's suite of digital services.
- Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in your local market and throughout the country.
- Manage your digital book of business using client management tools and software. Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across all Gray Digital Media departments and support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 2 or more years in digital or media sales with evidence of prior success or working with digital or media agencies working with clients
- Demonstrates intellect, drive, and executive presence, and solves complex problems with a goal-oriented mindset
- The ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within small, medium, and large organizations
- Proven experience building excellent client relationships and trust
- Strong proficiency in computer skills to create presentations tailored to a client’s vision and needs
- Excellent written, oral, and creative presentation skills to conduct virtual and in-person meetings
- While not required, experience with grant writing and working with state procurement sites is preferred.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WGEM-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.