Media Executive - Wlbt

WLBT, Jackson, MS 39201, USA

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta that owns the largest portfolio of local television stations and digital assets across the United States.

We are looking for a Multimedia Executive to represent WLBT, the flagship television station in Jackson. The role involves identifying and engaging new clients in the Jackson area, consulting with them to define and achieve their business objectives, and managing all aspects of the sales communication and negotiation process.

• Identify and reach new clients in Jackson and surrounding areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at both agency and client levels.
• Utilize marketing and sales collateral, visual presentations, research reports, and sales support data to demonstrate WLBT’s capabilities.
• Manage all stages of the sales communication and negotiation process, providing accurate forecasts to management.
• Maintain prospects in CRM and track progression.
• Meet and exceed sales expectations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Base salary plus performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Continuous training and growth opportunities.

• Strategic, consultative selling experience, preferably in media or marketing.
• Proven success in navigating large and complex deals.
• Expert negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation and storytelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Results‑driven mindset and team‑oriented spirit.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Gray Media driving requirements.

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.

WLBT-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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