Now Hiring - Gray Television, Inc. - Media And Communication ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - WMTV in Madison, WI

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WMTV:

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 stationleading the market in news and weather coverage. Were recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on our digital platforms. WMTV was recently named "News Operation of the Year" by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for coverage airing in 2019.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you a high-energy creative individual who likes working with people?
WMTV is seeking an energetic media salesperson with the primary responsibility of growing advertising revenue with existing accounts and through new business development on all WMTV properties including NBC, CW, [please apply online] and other digital offerings.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop new business and deliver advertising results for clients
• Identify and present marketing solutions to a variety of local businesses in a variety of fields
• Prospect for new accounts make cold calls to secure needs analysis meetings and peak business interest with all the exciting programs and products we have to offer
• Research accounts and the marketplace consistently.
• Work with Creative Services on commercial production, the Traffic department on advertising copy traffic, Finance department on invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage time and resources
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
• Detail Oriented with a strong work ethic and follow-through
• Understanding of core marketing principles
• Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Come join our dynamic sales team, go to [please apply online] 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 UltiPro self-service portal)

WTVM-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License