MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WIBW

About Gray Media

Today, we are 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 across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

About WIBW

WIBW has been the News Leader in Northeast Kansas for 70+ years and has a long tradition of excellence. A CBS affiliate, WIBW, is located in Topeka, the capital city of Kansas. Along with consistently high news ratings, we have the #1 website in the market and deliver strong results to our advertisers. Our market is often driven by weather, dating back to the devastating 1966 tornado that struck Topeka. In addition, we are situated between two Big 12 universities and a short drive from Kansas City. WIBW-TV was the first television station in NE Kansas and continues to produce quality content for our viewers and great results for our clients.

Job Summary/Description

WIBW, Gray Media's CBS affiliate in Topeka, Kansas, has an immediate opening for a Media Executive to join our team of multimedia advertising and marketing professionals. We are looking for a sales superstar to grow our already commanding share of local broadcast and digital revenue. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess a curious and creative entrepreneurial spirit. We provide the training, tools, products, and environment for you to achieve unlimited success. At WIBW, you will help local businesses connect with new and existing customers using the best available advertising solutions and resources. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our best-in-class marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short and long-term revenue potential.

Qualifications/Requirements

• College degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Previous outside sales or media sales preferred
• Must have excellent grammar, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Able to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Effective prospecting and relationship-building skills
• Curiosity, creativity, and desire to collaborate
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
• Teachable and open to feedback as a means of continuous improvement
• Consistent at delivering results through perseverance, confidence, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
• Professional appearance, integrity, and discipline