Media Executive - Wmtv

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It 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 U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets where the station is the first or second highest rated, as well as a large Telemundo Affiliate group covering 43 markets and nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, along with production studios Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television‑owned station serving south‑central Wisconsin. It leads the market in news and weather coverage and is known for timely, accurate information across digital platforms. Located in Madison, WI, WMTV operates from a state‑of‑the‑art facility and is part of one of the best newsrooms in the nation. Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin and home to the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, consistently rated among the best places to live in the U.S.

WMTV seeks an energetic media salesperson responsible for growing advertising revenue with existing accounts and on new business development across all WMTV properties, including NBC, CW, , and other digital offerings.

• Develop new business and deliver advertising results for clients
• Identify and present marketing solutions to a variety of local businesses in a variety of fields
• Prospect for new accounts—make cold calls to secure needs‑analysis meetings and spark business interest in WMTV programs and products
• Research accounts and the marketplace consistently
• Collaborate with Creative Services on commercial production, Traffic on advertising copy traffic, and Finance on invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues

• Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage time and resources
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Detail‑oriented with a strong work ethic and follow‑through
• Understanding of core marketing principles
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with driving requirements

We offer comprehensive training for new Media Executives, medical/dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, vacation, retirement, and other benefits. Our commission structure allows unlimited growth.

Interested candidates can apply at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

WMTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. 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, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.