MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KSWO (Lawton)

Gray Media; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is looking for an energetic Media Executive in Lawton, OK. The role involves maximizing sales across both over-the-air and digital platforms. Responsibilities include representing KSWO to local clients, developing new business, and collaborating with creative teams to create effective advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous sales experience or experience in media is a plus, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Track record of success.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Represent KSWO to local clients.
• Develop new business and deliver advertising results.
• Collaborate with the creative team.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication and customer service skills

Job description

Company Overview

Gray Media is 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 U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second highest rated station. We also own the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 47 markets and operate Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Job Summary

KSWO‑TV is seeking an energetic, motivated, and competitive Media Executive to work in Lawton, OK. The role focuses on maximizing sales across all of our over‑the‑air and digital platforms, adapting quickly to new technologies, and consistently delivering advertising results. This fast‑paced position requires persistence, organization, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent KSWO to local clients in the Lawton, OK/Wichita Falls, TX DMA.
• Develop new business and deliver advertising results on core station KSWO, ME TV, Telemundo, and digital platforms.
• Understand customer growth needs and use CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools.
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop effective advertising campaigns.
• Reach sales goals and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic
• Track record of success
• Time‑management skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self‑starter
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment
• Detail‑oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
• Goal‑driven with an attitude for success
• Effective problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Team focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
• Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
• Portrays a positive, can‑do attitude
• Previous work in outside sales or media is a plus, but not necessary.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

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 employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.