Gray Television is hiring : MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WECT in Wilmington

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 WECT :

WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for 70 years. We're in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on-air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.

Job Summary / Description :

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Sales Team at WECT, the dominant NBC affiliate in beautiful Wilmington, NC. As a Media Executive, the right candidate will bring energy and success in media and digital sales to our experienced team. Media Executives at WECT generate revenue across all platforms, including television, digital, and multi-cast channels, through new business generation and negotiation of existing business. A desire to help local businesses grow and achieve success is a must! As a member of our team, you are a brand ambassador of our well-respected assets and can achieve an uncapped income.

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

Qualifications / Requirements :

• The ideal candidate is energetic and results-driven, with two or more years of multi-media sales experience or outside sales
• Strength in developing new and digital businesses is a must
• Outstanding customer service
• Must be excellent in building relationships and following through on promises and commitments made
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized, able to handle multiple active clients at various stages of execution and development
• Experience with Wide Orbit is a plus
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to work quickly under pressure
• Have a well-grounded understanding of the importance of making revenue goals

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 )

WECT-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.

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