Media Executive (Assoc)

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

Multimedia Executive. This position is responsible for identifying and reaching new clients in the

market that will best take advantage of our television and digital solutions and then becomes a

marketing consultant to the clients helping them define and achieve their business objectives.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct thorough client needs analysis, present proposed strategic solutions and tactics and

provide follow-up assessments to measure the effectives of campaigns. Utilize expanded B2B

marketing resources to build compelling and creative solutions in a competitive landscape. Develop

new business and maintain current business within the assigned territory. Sell across all product

platforms, broadcast, digital, and OTT.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

* Strong Power Point and presentation skills preferred

* Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.

* Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.

* Ability to be a team player!

* A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must.

* Must meet the Gray Television 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:

8/19/2024

Closing Date:

11/19/2024

City:

Jackson – 39201

State:

Mississippi