Media Executive (Senior) - Wkyt

About Gray Media

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.

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.

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World. The Lexington DMA (#63) provides a competitive news environment, and WKYT has emerged as the news leader, producing 11.5 hours of news per day. Our team of award‑winning professionals thrives in a fast‑paced, yet fun, environment.

Lexington is home to a thriving downtown scene, phenomenal restaurants and breweries, and, of course, Keeneland Race Course, the most beautiful horse track you’ll ever visit. For outdoor enthusiasts, Red River Gorge and the Appalachian Mountains are calling your name. And in the summers, Lake Cumberland is just a short drive south to get your boating fix. Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, where basketball is a way of life!

Once you see a game at historic Rupp Arena, your life will never be the same!

WKYT, Gray Media’s CBS affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking a SALES SUPER STAR to join our elite team of multi‑media advertising and marketing professionals. We want STARS with a track record of closing contracts to grow our commanding share of local broadcast and digital revenue. Our ideal candidate is a seasoned media sales professional who thrives on closing deals, building client relationships, and consistently delivering results.

We provide the training, tools, products, and environment for you to achieve unlimited professional and financial success! As a Senior Media Executive at WKYT, you will leverage your extensive sales experience to help regional and local businesses connect with customers using the best advertising resources in the market.

• New Business Development/Prospecting/Account Management
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales activity benchmarks: cold calls, new business meetings, and closed deals
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality prospects with significant revenue potential through cold calling, networking, and referrals
• Manage an existing list of established clientele
• Present customized marketing packages and advertising campaigns to decision-makers
• Close deals and negotiate contracts
• Utilize CRM…