Media Executive; Local - Wowt

Position: MEDIA EXECUTIVE (LOCAL) - WOWT

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company 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 US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households.

The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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.

About WOWT

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men’s College World Series.

Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary / Description

Love the thrill of the pitch and the buzz of the close? Join WOWT First Alert 6 – an award-winning Gray Media powerhouse with a legacy of excellence and a future that’s all about what’s next. We’re looking for an experienced Media Executive who turns business goals into bold, multi-platform campaigns—and has fun doing it.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by expanding existing accounts and winning net-new business.
• Own the mix across TV + digital: OTT/Streaming, targeted email, programmatic display/video, paid social, You Tube, SEM/SEO, and more.
• Build trust: create strong client relationships and translate business goals into creative, data-backed campaigns.
• Plan. Propose. Perform: collaborate on strategy, present solutions, then execute and optimize.
• Prospect, pitch, close—retain and grow.
• Crush activity targets, deliver thorough, accurate forecasts, and be an awesome teammate.
• Flex your schedule for client needs and occasional events outside regular hours.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Have a proven track record of multi-platform selling that increases revenue and share.
• Are a high-character, self-motivated team player with excellent organization.
• Get energized by new business and strategic planning—you like to win.
• Have built solid relationships and know how digital solutions amplify a client’s campaign.
• Bring media sales experience and genuinely enjoy working with people.

Application Instructions

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal.)

Company Policies

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

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