MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KBJR

Northern News Now in Duluth, MN is seeking a Media Executive to join our team. The Media Executive is responsible for generating new business as well as maintaining and growing established client relationships.

About the Company

Gray Media is 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. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts
• Develop relationships with new local direct businesses
• Monitor accounts receivable and keep current
• Create presentations customized to grow your client's business
• Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines
• Assist in the production of clients' needs and act as a liaison with all departments
• Continually grow your knowledge of effective marketing principles
• Generate sales leads
• Make face-to-face sales visits
• Enter commercial traffic orders into Wide Orbit
• Attend networking events as needed
• Monitor and report on the activity of competing media
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years proven media sales or business-to-business sales success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Professionally represent and support the station, both in policy and demeanor
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Some travel required

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring Salary/Wage

Pay

$40,000 - $60,000 annually (DOE)

Schedule

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Full-time