MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KCTV

Gray Media, Inc.; Fairway (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media KC seeks a dynamic media sales professional to drive digital and TV advertising revenue. As part of KCTV5 and Gray Digital Media KC, you will build relationships with business owners and marketing executives, design customized campaigns, and close new business while expanding existing accounts.

You will learn current product offerings, collaborate with internal teams, and aim to exceed sales targets while delivering measurable results for local advertisers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of digital media sales preferred or proven sales track record.
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers.
• Proven experience building professional client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multitasking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record meeting company policies.

Responsibilities

• Consult with business owners and execs to develop digital marketing strategies.
• Meet or exceed sales targets by acquiring new clients and growing accounts.
• Learn and master Gray Digital Media products and guidelines.
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships.
• Create and present TV and digital advertising proposals.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients.

Skills

Digital media sales

Sales strategy

Client relationship management

Prospecting

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

G4 analytics

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV5 and Gray Digital Media KC (digital agency) in Kansas City have an opportunity for a success-oriented professional with a passion for media and digital sales to join our talented team. We’re looking for our next ROCKSTAR salesperson who is highly motivated to win! This individual is willing to put in the work, make the touchpoints, forge new relationships, develop new business, and is motivated to maximize revenue through new, maintenance, and growth of accounts. The ME will design and sell Television and Digital advertising/marketing solutions using the latest advertising products (programmatic, Streaming, Email, Social, SEM, SEO). This individual will also be responsible for selling sponsorship opportunities and lifestyle segments in the daily lifestyle show, My KC Live.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations by selling new clients and maintaining/growing your accounts.
• Learn and master Gray Digital Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently and as offerings evolve.
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships.
• Create and present TV & digital advertising/marketing proposals.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully internally with the team, with corporate Gray Digital Media teams, and externally with clients.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of digital media sales preferred or proven sales track record.
• Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen.
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within organizations of all sizes.
• Proven experience building professional client relationships.
• Superior multitasking skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT, and an understanding of G4 analytics is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company policies. (Will be verified as a condition of employment and checked regularly throughout employment).

KCTV-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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