Gray Television
Gray Television is hiring: MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER - WRDW/WAGT in Augusta
Gray Television, Augusta, GA, United States, 30910
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 WRDW/WAGT:
WRDW/WAGT has an award-winning news team and a 70-year history of community commitment. WRDW/WAGT operates in a new state-of-the-art facility producing 40 hours of local news as well as content for its online and CTV platforms. We are located in Augusta, a city that boasts a booming economy and year-round outdoor recreation. Although we are home to the world-famous Masters Golf Tournament, there's much more than golf. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, boating, or hiking, there's something for everyone. Foodies aren't disappointed. If you like to explore beyond the city, the city is 2 hours from the beaches, 3 hours from the mountains.
Job Summary/Description:
The ideal candidate has a solid track record of successfully driving new local direct revenue through both digital & broadcast solutions. We are looking for an experienced, go-getter leader who loves building, and coaching a network of relationships within the community. Strong digital expertise is a must. Also need negotiating business to drive revenue, forecasting & planning a budget experience. Come join a talented team driven to succeed.
Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the leadership team to accomplish station objectives.
- Motivate the team so that digital and broadcast budgets and goals are met or exceeded.
- Drive digital revenue growth and ensure digital budgets and goals are met or exceeded.
- Train to maximize the performance of the sales executives.
- Assisting Multimedia Executives in presenting and closing digital & broadcast business.
- Overseeing digital pricing and revenue forecasting.
- Promoting a winning, positive culture.
- Oversight of all digital sales products, inventory management, and pricing strategies.
- Interface with operational systems such as Wide Orbit, Matrix, Research Analytics, etc.
- Working at a partnership/consultative level as an expert in digital advertising with Multimedia Consultants and advertisers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Digital sales.
- Minimum 2 years of Sales Management.
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Competitive, energetic, and self-starter.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record, MVR check required at hire and monitored continuously.
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 )
WRDW/WAGT-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 virus before the first workday.