Tucson,AZ
Gray Media,Inc.
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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 43 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 KOLD:
At KOLD 13 NEWS, the CBS-affiliated television station, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in Tucson, Arizona, and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. Tucson’s plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food, Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, from the Sonoran Desert, to the Sky Islands peaks 9,000 feet above sea level, provide breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and access to nature for all ages and abilities. Challenging biking trails and unforgettable experiences.
Job Summary/Description:
KOLD has an opening for a salaried plus commission Media Executive focusing on new business development to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals.
Are you a self-starter who thrives on meeting new businesses, establishing rapport, and providing creative solutions to help those businesses grow? If so, then our New Business Development Specialist role might be the perfect fit. KOLD 13 NEWS and Gray Digital Media will provide the right candidate with all the necessary tools to succeed in the fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-evolving world of Multi-Media Advertising Sales
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
– Identify, prospect, and close new advertisers for KOLD 13 NEWS, both on-air and online
– Stay current on all station programming and product offerings, and have working knowledge of the competition
– Conduct needs analysis appointments with new business prospects
– Develop and present smart, creative solutions to new advertisers who do not currently do business with KOLD 13 NEWS or utilize any of our Digital offerings
– Provide detailed prospecting records and communicate regularly with supervisor (LSM & DSM) regarding new business pipeline, needs analysis and proposal meetings, and potential closes
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson
– Sales and new business development experience
– Excellent organizational, verbal, and writing skills
– Capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
– Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products
– Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow
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
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLD-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 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before 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.