Media Executive Job at Iowa Broadcasters Association in Cedar Rapids

Job Summary / Description

Work with the number one television station in Eastern Iowa. KCRG Media Executives work with local businesses to create dynamic and results-driven marketing and advertising campaigns on broadcast and digital platforms. Our goal is to become an extension of our client's staff and to help them grow their business. If you enjoy deep business conversations with aggressive entrepreneurs and would find pleasure in helping them advance their products and services to new and existing customers, this position might be a good fit for you. At KCRG TV9, we work hard, we take pride in winning, we celebrate success, and we have fun! Excellent earning potential and competitive benefits package.

About KCRG :

KCRG TV9 is the ABC affiliate in Cedar Rapids and is owned by Gray Television, Inc. KCRG's crew of dedicated reporters and staff serves the Eastern Iowa region. The station is a longtime leader in local news and programming in the region. KCRG 9.2 brings local live events to Eastern Iowa, including high school and college sports, show choirs, parades, professional baseball, hockey, soccer, and much more. KCRG is also part of Gray Digital Media (GDM), which offers high-quality and targeted digital services, both locally and in all 50 states.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects, learn about their business, and propose solutions.
• Sell broadcast and digital products, while establishing strong relationships with clients.
• Maintain quality service with clients by providing attribution reports, information, and guidance; recommend new opportunities.
• Prospect and gain new clients, while limiting churn.
• Keep up-to-date on all products and services offered (through Gray training programs); learn new products and understand how clients can benefit from using them.
• Make monthly broadcast and digital goals.
• Stay organized; help the client succeed in their business.
• Portray a positive attitude, which coincides with the positive brand reputation of KCRG in the marketplace.

Qualifications / Requirements

How to Apply

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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.

KCRG-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.

Vacancy Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 8 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 1 / 2025

City : Cedar Rapids - 52401

Contact : If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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.

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