MEDIA EXECUTIVE (ASSO) - KWQC

Gray Television, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is seeking a passionate Media Executive in Davenport, IA, responsible for generating revenue through in-person business consultations. The candidate will develop new business opportunities, maintain client relationships, and exceed sales targets. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and negotiation skills, experience in business development, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multimedia company and contribute to its success.

Qualifications

• Energetic and strategic approach to increase market share.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue through business consultations.
• Prospect and develop new business opportunities.
• Meet and exceed sales activity targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Business development

Job description

KWQC-Station-Davenport, IA
805 Brady St
Davenport, IA 52803, USA

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 U.S. 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 45 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.

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities’ #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever‑evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River, just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

As a Media Executive, you will be responsible for generating revenue through in‑person business consultation with clients. This includes prospecting and developing new business opportunities across multiple industries. Your success in this role will be measured by achieving high sales activities in prospecting, meetings with new clients, and proposals. We provide comprehensive training to support your growth and success.

• The ideal candidate will work energetically and strategically to increase our market share for various digital products, including OTT/Streaming, targeted e‑mail, targeted display & video, paid social media, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with clients in person, understanding and communicating the value that digital solutions can bring to their advertising campaigns. Collaborate with clients on strategic planning to achieve their advertising objectives.
• Actively seek new business opportunities and work towards winning them.
• Meet and exceed sales activity targets and goals.
• Adapt to varying work schedules, including occasional meetings or events outside regular working hours.

We are looking for energetic team members who are passionate about new business, enjoy strategic planning, and possess organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record (will be reviewed).
• Must have effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office is required.

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 Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal.

KWQC-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.