Media Executive - Wtap

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 45 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a Sales Performer ready to take it to the next level? WTAP has the best culture and extensive training for top performers. WTAP is currently searching for a Media Account Manager to work with local businesses and help them grow through advertising on our broadcast networks (NBC, CBS, FOX, and MeTV) and a full suite of digital marketing products.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Identify, develop, and expand existing and new client relationships & key accounts
- Contact local direct clients and advertising agencies, acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community

Qualifications/Requirements:

- The successful candidate will be good at networking and comfortable speaking to people they've never met.
- While training will be provided on our software systems, candidates should already be comfortable working with computers.
- Familiarity with different types of marketing is preferred.

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).#current openings , 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 theGray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal)

WTAP-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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.

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