Media Executive
Media Executive
Job Overview:
Gray Television 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 WLBT
WLBT-TV is the #1 rated local TV broadcast and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are the
dominant NBC Affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson,
MS is market #97 with a 24-county DMA. Jackson, MS is Mississippi's largest TV DMA, serving as
the state capital, with several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the
state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical School. Jackson is located within a
short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville,
Dallas, and Atlanta. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State,
Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans are an
easy three-hour drive from NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of
Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.
JOB SUMMARY
WLBT has a rare opportunity to work for the #1 TV station in the market. We are seeking a talented
Multimedia Executive to represent WLBT. This position is responsible for identifying and reaching
new clients in Jackson and surrounding areas that will best take advantage of our television and
digital solutions and then become a marketing consultant to the clients helping them define and
achieve their business objectives.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cultivating, developing, and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers at both the
agency and client level in the Jackson and surrounding areas.
• Utilizing marketing and sales collateral, visual presentations, research reports, and sales
support data to ensure prospective clients understand our range of capabilities.
• Managing all aspects of the sales communication and negotiation process and keeping
management aware of status by providing accurate forecasts.
• Managing prospects in CRM.
• Meeting and exceeding sales expectations monthly, quarterly, and annually.
What You'll Get:
- Great work-life balance
- Ongoing professional training
- Base salary and bonus opportunity
- Full benefits including health insurance
- Additional benefits include life insurance and long-term and short-term disability
- Competitive 401(k) retirement matching
- Paid holidays and vacation
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Strategic, consultative selling experience with proven ability to navigate large and complex
deals.
• Proven experience in creating presentations.
• Expert negotiation skills with experience in sales deals.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task,
prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring the accuracy of work through
attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate
effectively in both individual and group settings.
• Must be results-driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership
of situations as needed.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work products and demonstrate good follow-up
and follow-through.
• Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the
organization.
• Must meet the Gray Media driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.
Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume.
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 Gray’s employees
to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
03/20/2025
Closing Date:
6/20/2025
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi