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About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WWSB:
WWSB-TV is the Gray owned ABC affiliate serving the Tampa/Sarasota DMA. This is a great opportunity to work for the second-largest broadcaster in the country, in one of its best markets.
The ideal candidate will excel at coaching, training, and growing a team of tremendous sellers. We have a winning and thriving sales culture while developing our team to its full potential. Must be results-driven and know how to motivate our sales team. Extensive knowledge of how to develop new business and digital opportunities is a must, along with an understanding of how TV and digital work in combination to deliver measurable results for our clients.
Job Summary/Description:
WWSB-TV is seeking its next dynamic and leadership-driven Digital Sales Manager to join our winning team. This is a rare chance to lead a team of seasoned sellers with an outstanding reputation of delivering results for our clients. You will have all of the tools, resources, and support to take yourself and your team to the next level. The ideal candidate will excel at coaching, training, and growing a team of tremendous sellers. We have a winning and thriving sales culture while developing our team to its full potential. Must be results driven and know how to motivate our sales team. Extensive knowledge of how to develop new business and digital opportunities is a must, along with an understanding of how TV and digital work in combination to deliver measurable results.
The Digital Sales Manager is responsible for all aspects of WWSB digital revenue goals and works closely with the General Sales Manager to coordinate sales efforts with the local team. The individual is also responsible for keeping the sales team up to date on digital product knowledge.
Please note – the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in digital sales and must have a thorough understanding of the digital environment including targeted display, targeted email, social media, OTT/Premion, SEO, and paid search. A college degree is preferred. But most importantly, the ideal candidate will know how to grow their team while also wanting to grow themselves.
*** You can also reach out to Matt Moldovan: Director of Sales, WWSB-TV [email protected]. ***
Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
WWSB-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.