MEDIA EXECUTIVE (SENIOR) - RAYCOM SPORTS

Gray Media, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Raycom Sports, a unit of Gray Media, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Media Executive Account to drive non-traditional sponsorships and new revenue for sports and entertainment properties.

You will build strong client relationships, present customized ideas, and collaborate with internal teams to meet revenue goals while delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and non-traditional revenue through consistent and creative prospecting.
• Establish strong client relationships based on understanding their business objectives.
• Work with internal team members to develop effective strategies that meet client needs.
• Deliver impactful, dynamic presentations to small and large groups.
• Provide the highest level of customer service.
• Consistently achieve assigned revenue goals.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Decision-maker communication

Sponsorship sales

Brand & agency experience

MS Office proficiency

2+ years experience + degree

Digital & linear media sales

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MEDIA EXECUTIVE (SENIOR) - RAYCOM SPORTS

Location: RSP-Station-Charlotte, NC
One Julian Price Place
Charlotte, NC 28208, USA

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 U.S. 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 47 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 Raycom Sports: Raycom Sports, based in Charlotte, N.C., is a leader in sports storytelling, production, and multi‑platform content distribution. A part of Gray Media Group, Raycom Sports builds on a 45‑year legacy of delivering innovative sports content and media strategies. Its diverse portfolio of partners includes the ACC, Big 12, ESPN, PWHL, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Braves, and others across the sports landscape.

Job Summary/Description: Raycom Sports is seeking a highly motivated, solutions‑oriented individual to join our team as an Account Executive. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to present customized ideas that produce results for new and existing clients, utilizing a portfolio of sports & entertainment properties.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and non‑traditional revenue through consistent and creative prospecting.
• Establish strong client relationships based on understanding their business objectives.
• Work with internal team members to develop effective strategies that meet client needs.
• Deliver impactful, dynamic presentations to small and large groups.
• Provide the highest level of customer service.
• Consistently achieve assigned revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with decision makers at all levels.
• Proven track record of selling sponsorships.
• Experience working directly with brands as well as agencies.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• 2+ years of related experience and a college degree preferred.
• Linear and digital media sales experience is a plus.

Raycom Sports-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 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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