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Gray Television, Inc
MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WTOC
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What they do
An Outside Sales Account Executive maintains face-to-face communications with client organizations that buy services or goods, or manages sales accounts. Works face-to-face with those clients, and travels to meet and recruit new clients.
$85,534 / year median in Georgia
-11% projected decline
Job Description
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 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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.About WTOC:
WTOC-TV, located in beautiful Savannah, GA, is the CBS affiliate serving 20 counties in South Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country. WTOC is the market's dominant local station, celebrating over 73 years of excellence in news, sports, and weather reporting on-air and online. WTOC is part of Gray Media, one of the largest broadcast companies in the country.Job Summary/Description:
We are seeking a solutions-oriented professional with a strong sales background to join our dynamic sales team. The Media Executive is responsible for the development, retention, and growth of broadcast and digital revenue. The Media Executive will design and sell marketing solutions for businesses using the latest advertising products available across our company's platforms. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy for their business.
- Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of broadcast and digital sales revenue for retention and growth.
- Learn and master Gray digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing), along with Gray Digital Media's suite of digital services.
- Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in your local market and throughout the country.
- Manage your broadcast and digital book of business using client management tools and software. Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across all Gray Digital Media departments and support staff.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College Degree preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
- Previous outside sales experience preferred.
- Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen.
- The ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within small, medium, and large organizations.
- Proven experience building excellent client relationships.
- Strong proficiency in computer skills.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills.