MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KKCO
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account with Company contributionsFlexible Spending AccountEmployer-paid life and disability benefitsPaid parental leave benefitsAdoption and Surrogacy Benefits401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributionsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coveragePaid Time Off, including Relocation PTOFocus on Caring Salary/Wage: $42,500 (first 12 months) Compensation Addendum: Your annual salary will be $42,500 for your first 12 months of employment. Applicable taxes and withholdings apply. In addition to this salary, you will be eligible for quarterly performance incentives based on achieving the following minimum criteria for client calls, conducting Client Needs Analysis (CNAs), and making client presentations (pitches). For Months 3-5 (Phase I), a maximum incentive of $2,475 to be paid at the conclusion of Phase I; months 6-8 (Phase II), a maximum incentive of $2,475 to be paid at the conclusion of Phase II; months 9-12 (Phase III), a maximum incentive of $3,300 to be paid at the conclusion of Phase III. For every close or re-up that meets the minimum requirements, you will receive a one-time payment of $250 ($1k minimum per month / 3-month minimum contract) or $500 ($24k minimum contract). Months 3-5 (3 months) Quarterly Calls 600 CNAs 42 Pitches 21 Months 6-8 (3 months) Quarterly Calls 900 CNAs 60 Pitches 36 Months 9-12 (4 months) * Quarterly* Calls 1200 CNAs 80 Pitches 48 Shift and Schedule: Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion) Job Type: Full-Time
About KKCO
KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons, and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as not only the news leader, but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.
Job Summary/Description
KKCO 11 News, Mesa County’s dominant multimedia news organization, seeks a Business Development Consultant for our dynamic sales team. The primary responsibility of the Business Development Consultant is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions on KKCO (NBC), KJCT (ABC), OJCT (CW), NKCO (METV), and OKCO (Telemundo) with an emphasis on digital opportunities. The ideal candidate must have the ability to strategize and negotiate multi-platform marketing and advertising projects. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter and can thrive in a fast-paced multi-platform environment. The deadline to apply for this position is May 14, 2026.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Possess the ability to prospect, contact, and present solutions to new prospective clients, generating advertising revenue to achieve and exceed individual budgets
- Increase revenue on any assigned business on KKCO’s and KJCT’s digital platforms to achieve and exceed individual budgets
- Manage the entire sales and service cycle from finding a client to securing a deal, servicing, and retaining the business
- Maintain and grow relationships with clients
- Provide professional after-sales support and service to maximize customer loyalty
- Data entry in multiple sales software systems for account management
- Write marketing proposals and create PowerPoint presentations
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all KKCO’s departments and support staff
Qualifications/Requirements
- High School or equivalent Marketing/Sales background
- Understand and operate on policies as outlined in the Gray Employee Handbook
- Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- A pre-employment motor vehicle record verification
- Demonstrate prospecting and presentation skills, develop strong client relationships
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, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. 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.