MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WNDU

Gray Media, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking an energetic, positive‑minded salesperson to consult with local business owners and craft advertising campaigns that exceed their goals.

You will learn quickly, communicate effectively, and showcase our marketing solutions in a compelling way. We value strong writing and communication skills, a background in sales, and the ability to use data to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cold calling or sales‑related experience is preferred.
• Experience in media sales is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Google Ad Certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly metric goals.
• Use and learn data‑based results.
• Cold calling and prospecting for new clients.
• Secure marketing commitments from new clients.
• Conduct thorough client needs analyses.
• Present proposed strategic solutions and tactics.
• Provide follow‑up assessments of advertising effectiveness.

Skills

Cold calling

Sales experience

Excellent writing & communication

Google Ads certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About WNDU

WNDU is the NBC Affiliate located on the campus of Notre Dame. We are the market leader with our First Alert Weather, and we carry all the major sports including Notre Dame Football, NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA Basketball, Big Ten Football, Major League Baseball, and the Olympics. We use these sports and combine them with our newscasts and digital products to help our clients reach their future customers.

Job Summary

Gray Media in South Bend, Indiana, has an opening for an energetic, positive‑minded salesperson. You will consult with local business owners to create advertising campaigns that exceed their business goals and objectives. We are looking for a quick learner with strong communication skills and the ability to showcase our marketing solutions in a compelling way.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly metric goals
• Use and learn data‑based results
• Cold calling and prospecting for new clients
• Secure marketing commitments from new clients
• Conduct thorough client needs analyses
• Present proposed strategic solutions and tactics
• Provide follow‑up assessments of advertising effectiveness

Qualifications / Requirements

• 1–2 years of cold calling or sales‑related experience is preferred
• Experience in media sales is a plus, but not required
• Excellent writing and communication skills, experience using MS Office products
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Google Ad Certifications a plus
• Clean driving record (MVR)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

WNDU‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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