MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WAND

WILX Media; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Relocation PTO

EAP

Life and disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Gray Media's WAND-TV is seeking a motivated Media Executive to join a growing sales team in a full-time role. You will visit clients, create marketing campaigns (including copy), and execute campaigns with clients, leveraging strong resources and marketing opportunities to drive success.

Candidates should be comfortable with learning and applying digital and linear broadcast knowledge, and building great client relationships to close deals and grow revenue.

Qualifications

• College graduate is preferred but not mandatory.
• You must have the ability to learn.
• Training in different sections of digital and linear broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients and create marketing campaigns, including copy, then execute campaigns.
• Learn and apply digital and linear broadcast concepts across campaigns.
• Develop successful relationships with clients to drive sales.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Learning ability

Client visits

Education

College degree preferred

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 such markets 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 and 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

You will start with a guarantee of $2500 per month while you're learning and establishing your business, then based on commission.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

If communication is your specialty, then come join our successful sales team! WAND TV, the number one station in the market, is looking for highly driven Media Executives who enjoy a ton of resources, a ton of marketing opportunities, and a ton of successful clients!

General knowledge of marketing and the ability to learn quickly. You will be visiting clients and creating marketing campaigns, including copy, and then executing the campaigns with your clients.

Please note : primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

- College graduate is preferred but not mandatory.
- You must have the ability to learn.
- You will have training in different sections of digital and linear broadcast.

This is a huge opportunity for anyone who can truly sell and create great relationships with clients.

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.

WAND-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Equal Opportunity Employer

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