Gray Television
MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WECT Job at Gray Television in Wilmington
Gray Television, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28412
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WECT:
WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for 70 years. We're in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on-air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.
Job Summary/Description:
This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Sales Team at WECT, the dominant NBC affiliate in beautiful Wilmington, NC. As a Media Executive, the right candidate will bring energy and success in media and digital sales to our experienced team. Media Executives at WECT generate revenue across all platforms, including television, digital, and multi-cast channels, through new business generation and negotiation of existing business. A desire to help local businesses grow and achieve success is a must! As a member of our team, you are a brand ambassador of our well-respected assets and can achieve an uncapped income.
Please note - primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate is energetic and results-driven, with two or more years of multi-media sales experience or outside sales
- Strength in developing new and digital businesses is a must
- Outstanding customer service
- Must be excellent in building relationships and following through on promises and commitments made
- Detail-oriented and extremely organized, able to handle multiple active clients at various stages of execution and development
- Experience with Wide Orbit is a plus
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to work quickly under pressure
- Have a well-grounded understanding of the importance of making revenue goals
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WECT-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WECT:
WECT has been informing and entertaining viewers in southeastern North Carolina for 70 years. We're in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen Counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the dominant broadcast station in the market with the most accessible local news on-air, online, mobile, and streaming platforms.
Job Summary/Description:
This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Sales Team at WECT, the dominant NBC affiliate in beautiful Wilmington, NC. As a Media Executive, the right candidate will bring energy and success in media and digital sales to our experienced team. Media Executives at WECT generate revenue across all platforms, including television, digital, and multi-cast channels, through new business generation and negotiation of existing business. A desire to help local businesses grow and achieve success is a must! As a member of our team, you are a brand ambassador of our well-respected assets and can achieve an uncapped income.
Please note - primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate is energetic and results-driven, with two or more years of multi-media sales experience or outside sales
- Strength in developing new and digital businesses is a must
- Outstanding customer service
- Must be excellent in building relationships and following through on promises and commitments made
- Detail-oriented and extremely organized, able to handle multiple active clients at various stages of execution and development
- Experience with Wide Orbit is a plus
- Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to work quickly under pressure
- Have a well-grounded understanding of the importance of making revenue goals
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WECT-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.