South Bend-Elkhart,IN
Gray Television
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 WNDU:
WNDU is the “This is Home” station in Michiana and we live that brand every day. Our station fosters a positive, team-oriented culture that we cherish. We are located on the beautiful campus of the University of Notre Dame. WNDU is in an ideal location, close to Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. The South Bend area is a thriving destination for a first-rate education, sports, arts, and entertainment. Joining the WNDU team is an opportunity to grow your career by working in a positive and energetic environment.
Job Summary/Description:
WNDU has an opportunity for a success-oriented professional with a proven digital sales background to join our family. The Media Executive role is responsible for the development, retention, and growth of digital revenue. The Media Executive will design and sell digital advertising/marketing solutions using the latest advertising products (programmatic, OTT, Email, Social, SEM, SEO). The Media Executive will report directly to the Multimedia Sales Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy
• Meet or exceed sales expectations and manage your book of digital sales revenue using client management tools and software
• Learn and master Gray Digital Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently and as offerings evolve
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships
• Create and present digital advertising/marketing proposals
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and respectfully internally with the WNDU Family, with corporate Gray Digital Media teams, and externally with clients
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of digital media sales with evidence of prior success or digital agency experience working with clients
• Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within all sizes of organizations
• Proven experience building professional client relationships
• Superior multi-tasking skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT and understanding of G4 analytics a plus
• Spanish/Bilingual a plus, but not required
• Must have a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company policies (will be verified as a condition of employment and checked regularly throughout employment)
If you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings type the job title, station call letters, or click "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.
WNDU-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 before the first workday.
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ADDITIONAL INFO
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.