Gray Television is hiring : MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WEAU in Eau Claire

About Gray Media :

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About GDM :

Gray Digital Media (GDM) is one of the nation's largest full-service in-house digital agencies. With presence in over 114 markets across the USA, GDM is a leader in digital marketing, optimizing campaigns instead of products and working with businesses to identify, understand, and achieve goals - ultimately driving ROI. WEAU 13 News, the NBC affiliate in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is owned by Gray Media Inc., the second largest broadcast and digital media group in the nation. A market leader in news, digital, and social media, WEAU 13 News covers 26 counties in Western Wisconsin and Southern Minnesota.

Job Summary / Description :

Gray Digital Media (GDM) and WEAU 13 News, a dominant media outlet in Western Wisconsin, seek a sales professional for our Media Executive position on our growing team. The primary responsibility of the Media Executive is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions using state-of-the-art targeted digital advertising and broadcast solutions. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects, working independently to achieve revenue goals. We offer a paid base salary, excellent benefits, and PTO package, and a commission structure that allows the right person to grow without limits. This is a fully Remote position.

Duties / Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Researching and contacting new businesses daily (i.e. cold calls) to maintain a robust prospect list pipeline
• Conducting comprehensive analysis of client's needs to determine the best strategies for a long-term advertising plan
• Preparation and presentation of multi-platform advertising solutions using PowerPoint (or similar) to showcase the best digital and broadcast products to drive business success
• Collaboration with internal colleagues to identify and help develop dynamic creative ideas for commercial and digital ad placements
• Management of the entire sales process from prospecting to close to ensure the highest ROI for clients and long-term relationships
• Accurate and timely use of sales support software for order entry, activity tracking, and proposal development

Qualifications / Requirements :

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at https : / / gray.tv / careers#currentopenings . Please include a resume, cover letter, and any additional supporting materials. No phone calls.

WEAU-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.

Qualifications Education :

Required : High School

Licenses & Certifications :

Preferred : Driver's License

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