MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WANF

Gray Media; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Media Executive in Atlanta to solicit new advertisers using a consultative sales approach. The role requires hunting, closing, and building a new client base while delivering digital advertising solutions across multiple platforms.

Ideal candidates will have a track record in business development, strong sales skills, and the ability to negotiate with agencies. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and achievement of measurable ROI for advertisers.

Qualifications

• College degree, strong computer skills, math aptitude, creativity, and understanding of the sales process.
• Proven ability to prospect, close sales, and develop new business with a consultative approach.
• Experience with digital advertising or media sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new accounts and create new sales opportunities
• Develop targeted sales opportunities specific to a client's needs
• We are a team, and everyone is expected to be a contributing part of the team. Team players only

Skills

Strong computer skills

Math aptitude

Sales process knowledge

Creativity

Education

High School or better

Job description

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 US 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.

About WANF:

Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (Independent), WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media (WANF/WPCH) is seeking a Media Executive to solicit new advertisers with a consultative solution sales approach. The candidate will be expected to hunt, close, and develop new business and build a new client base. The perfect candidate will work with new businesses to increase their business and realize a positive ROI on their marketing and advertising investment. Candidate must have a track record of successful business development and the ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms. Candidate must also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of agency negotiations, a track record of successful business development, and the ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms.

This is a new business development role and does not have an established book of business. Those with a hunter mentality and work ethic will succeed in this role.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prospect new accounts and create new sales opportunities
• Develop targeted sales opportunities specific to a client's needs
• We are a team, and everyone is expected to be a contributing part of the team. Team players only

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Your college degree, strong computer skills, math aptitude, creativity, and understanding of the sales process are the keys to a competitive salary + commission/benefit package

WANF-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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

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