MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WTVY

Gray Media, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Media Executive for WTVY in Dothan, Alabama. In this role, you will represent our brand and provide media planning and creative strategy support to local clients, advertising agencies, and the public.

The position offers flexibility and independence, with significant compensation opportunities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a competitive drive, with local media sales experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Personable and convincing communicator.
• Experience in local media sales preferred, training available.
• Strong competitive drive and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a client list through effective advertising.
• Develop new business using various marketing tactics.
• Provide exceptional customer service and problem solve swiftly.
• Meet monthly and quarterly budget goals.
• Assist with billing and payment collections.
• Learn best practices and training from Gray Television.

Skills

Personable communication

Local media sales experience

Competitive drive

Initiative

Knowledge of Wide Orbit & Matrix

Job description

Company Overview

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 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.

Job Summary

A Media Executive at WTVY represents our brand to a community of local clients, advertising agencies, and the general public. You are a business partner and consultant providing media planning and creative strategy support to help local businesses meet their goals. This role offers work schedule flexibility and independence to those who perform at the highest levels, as well as significant compensation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a list of clients by helping them meet their business goals through advertising with our #1 local media organization, featuring a variety of broadcast and digital ad products.
• New business development through a variety of marketing tactics to introduce our products to local businesses and advertising agencies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by connecting with clients frequently to monitor their advertising results and celebrate their success or quickly problem‑solve as necessary.
• Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual budget goals, as well as drive the success of sales programs throughout the year.
• Assist with billing and payment collections, as needed.
• Learn WTVY's best practices and Gray Television training recommendations to help introduce new products to the market.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a personable and convincing communicator who enjoys finding ways to help local businesses grow.
• Local media sales experience is preferred, but training resources are available to help the right individual get up to speed quickly on selling multi‑platform media products.
• A competitive drive combined with a collaborative attitude is welcome on our team.
• Initiative is an absolute requirement.
• Knowledge of Wide Orbit & Matrix is a plus.

Location

WTVY‑Station‑Dothan, AL, 285 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303, USA.

EEO Statement

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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