MEDIA EXECUTIVE (ASSO) - WAVE

Gray TV

Louisville, KY

Full Time

Entry Level

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 top-rated television stations, digital media, video production companies, and studio facilities. WAVE is a trusted local news station in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, part of Gray Media, delivering content across multiple platforms and developing multimedia advertising solutions. WAVE is the official television station for the Kentucky Derby and is located in downtown Louisville, a diverse and vibrant metro area.

Key Responsibilities

Build a list of prospective clients with guidance and assistance from WAVE Multimedia Sales Managers
Make phone calls to set appointments with business prospects
Conduct sales calls in collaboration with WAVE managers
Present advertising strategies to prospective clients
Secure advertising contracts with new clients

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Confidence in meeting and speaking with business owners
A strong desire to understand clients' business
Excellent writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Willingness to participate in ongoing training

Nice to Have

Experience in sales or advertising
Knowledge of digital media or television advertising
Previous experience working with clients or in a sales environment

Qualifications

No formal educational qualifications specified

Benefits & Perks

Extensive training and a proven sales process
Opportunity to earn uncapped commission
Work with a great group of people

Working at Gray TV

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws. The company prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

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