MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WVUE

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets reaching 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 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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.

WVUE (FOX 8) & GDM NOLA is the market-leading broadcast and digital media provider in New Orleans, LA, with over 70 years of legacy brand as the most trusted source in the market for News, Weather & Sports. Under the WVUE/FOX 8 umbrella, Gray Digital Media NOLA is a full-service digital agency working with local, regional, and nationwide businesses on digital marketing, web development, and creative development efforts.

Job Summary

WVUE is looking for a multi-platform sales and marketing superstar to join the sales team. The role requires an aggressive, goal-oriented person with strong competitive drive, determination to win, and natural relationship-building and collaboration skills. The position demands a high level of tenacity and closing ability, with extensive industry and market knowledge to assist clients in defining discrete marketing objectives and recommending high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA & WVUE/FOX 8
• Expand established customer base by growing existing advertising revenue through Digital and Broadcast advertising
• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement effective marketing strategies
• Meet or exceed sales expectations and manage book of sales revenue using client management tools and software
• Learn with proficiency Gray Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently and as offerings evolve
• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships
• Expand clients to the Premier Account level
• Own both pre- and post-sale workflow processes for all billing accounts
• Handle regular account/advertiser maintenance, including troubleshooting client needs/issues, makegoods, campaign optimizations, payment collections, aging, reporting, and related tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sales and marketing or 3+ years of media sales with evidence of prior success
• Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen
• Ability to prospect and network with business decision makers within all sizes of organizations
• Proven experience building professional client relationships
• Superior multi-tasking skills with ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills with critical thinking ability
• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and understanding GA4