MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WIBW

WIBW TV; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WIBW, Gray Media’s CBS affiliate in Topeka, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a Media Executive to join our team of multimedia advertising and marketing professionals. We seek a sales superstar to grow our local broadcast and digital revenue with an entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation.

The role involves identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects, connecting them with our marketing solutions to help them grow their business, and delivering results for clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent grammar, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and customer service abilities.
• Proven ability to prospect and build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and acquire new advertising clients for local broadcast and digital solutions.
• Grow market share by selling integrated marketing campaigns to businesses.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline with rigorous follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions and close deals.

Skills

Grammar

Organization

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Prospecting

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

About Gray Media

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.

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 WIBW

WIBW has been the News Leader in Northeast Kansas for 70+ years and has a long tradition of excellence. A CBS affiliate, WIBW is located in Topeka, the capital city of Kansas. Along with consistently high news ratings, we have the #1 website in the market and deliver strong results to our advertisers. Our market is often driven by weather, dating back to the devastating tornado that struck Topeka in 1966. In addition, we are situated between two Big 12 universities and a short drive from Kansas City. WIBW-TV was the first television station in NE Kansas and continues to produce quality content for our viewers and great results for our clients.

Job Summary/Description

WIBW, Gray Media’s CBS affiliate in Topeka, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a Media Executive to join our team of multimedia advertising and marketing professionals.

We are looking for a sales superstar to grow our already commanding share of local broadcast and digital revenue. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess a curious and creative entrepreneurial spirit. We provide the training, tools, products, and environment for you to achieve unlimited success.

At WIBW, you will help local businesses connect with new and current customers using the best advertising solutions and resources available. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our best-in-class marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short- and long-term revenue potential. If you have a successful background as a customer service and sales representative, retail sales associate, insurance sales executive, marketing director, digital marketing, or sales representative, you are encouraged to apply.

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

Qualifications/Requirements

• College degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Previous outside sales or media sales preferred
• Must have excellent grammar, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Effective prospecting and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity, creativity, and desire to collaborate
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
• Teachable and open to feedback as a means of continuous improvementConsistent at delivering results through perseverance, confidence, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
• Professional appearance, integrity, and discipline

WIBW-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.