Media Executive - Wvir

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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$40,000/yr. (base to start, plus commissions)

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Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary /

Description:

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News, the #1 TV station in the market, is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Media Executive to join our energetic, professional sales team. WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV is the dominant #1 rated television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. 29

News is consistently the top-rated station in all news day parts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district. As part of the Gray Media family, WVIR has best-in-class sales training.

Gray Digital Media (GDM) and WVIR 29

News seek a motivated, goal-driven, solutions-oriented, and enthusiastic Media Executive to join our energetic, professional team of advertising sales professionals. The primary responsibility of a Media Executive is to develop, sell, and implement creative marketing solutions using state-of-the-art targeted digital advertising (Programmatic, OTT, Email, Social, Gaming, Audio Streaming, SEM, SEO) and broadcast television solutions. The ideal candidate will excel at building long-term professional relationships with local and national advertisers and strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects, working independently to achieve revenue goals.

Through the use of effective research, marketing, and advertising, we collaborate with new clients to develop advertising solutions that help our advertisers FIND and KEEP their very best customers. In this role, you will be expected to prospect, close, and develop new business and build a client base. A winning attitude and desire to learn are a must! WVIR will provide extensive training and a proven sales process to help ensure your success.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build a list of prospective clients with guidance and assistance from WVIR sales managers
• Make phone calls to set appointments with business prospects
• Conduct sales calls in collaboration with WVIR sales managers
• Develop an advertising strategy/solution based on knowledge gained from the initial sales call
• Present advertising strategy/solution to business prospect
• Secure advertising contracts with new clients
• Work with WVIR and GDM team to ensure a successful advertising campaign

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Professional appearance is required.
• Media sales experience is preferred
• Must be tech-savvy
• Possess excellent communication skills and a can‑do, team player attitude is…