Digital Media Executive (Remote Chicago) - Kwqc

Job Title

This is a digital-first, remote sales role focused exclusively on selling Gray Digital Media's full suite of advanced digital marketing solutions to businesses in the Chicago market.

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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, as well as 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

Salary + Commission

Mon.

- Fri. (8:00 - 5:00 pm)

Full-Time

Job Summary /

Description:

This role is digital-first, remote sales focused exclusively on selling Gray Digital Media's full suite of advanced digital marketing solutions to businesses in the Chicago market. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in an autonomous environment, is passionate about new business development, and has a strong command of digital advertising strategies.

Your success will be measured by high sales activity — prospecting, new client meetings, and customized proposals — while building a strong and growing book of business in the Chicago region.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prospect and develop new business across multiple industries in the Chicago metro and surrounding communities, actively seeking and winning new client opportunities.
• Consult with business owners, marketing executives, and decision-makers to develop and implement effective digital marketing strategies tailored to their business goals.
• Sell and grow Gray Digital Media's full suite of digital advertising products, including OTT/Streaming (Connected TV), Programmatic Display & Video, Targeted Email Marketing, Paid Social Media, You Tube Advertising, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) & Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and more.
• Design, write, and present custom marketing proposals and presentations that clearly communicate digital solutions and demonstrate measurable ROI for clients.
• Meet and exceed sales activity targets, revenue goals, and budgets, managing a growing book of business across the Chicago region.
• Develop, retain, and grow strong client relationships through consistent in-person consultation, strategic planning collaboration, and ongoing campaign performance reviews.
• Use client management tools and reporting software to track performance, optimize campaigns, and demonstrate ROI to clients.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including digital strategists, creative services, and the KWQC/Gray Digital Media sales team in Davenport, to deliver top-tier client campaigns.
• Learn and master Gray Digital Media's advertising platform and stay current on emerging digital marketing trends and products.
• Adapt to varying work schedules, including occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours.

Qualifications/Re…