About Gray Television:

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 WANF:

WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF & WPCH are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provides the community with award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description: 

Gray Media (WANF/WPCH) is seeking an Account Executive to solicit new advertisers with a consultative solution sales approach. Candidate will be expected to hunt, close and develop new business and build a new client base. Perfect candidate will work with new businesses to increase their business and realize a positive ROI on their marketing and advertising investment. Candidate must have a track record of successful business development and ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms. Candidate must also demonstrate a thorough knowledge of agency negotiations, a track record of successful business development and ability to provide digital solutions across multiple platforms.

This is a new business development role and does not have an established book of business. Those with a hunter mentality and work ethic will succeed in this role.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prospect, and develop Develop customized marketing solutions and effectively negotiate rates with local clients
• Assist in developing effective, memorable creative campaigns that deliver results for our clients
• Evaluate programming from across all our stations, and communicate value and benefits back to our clients
• Prospect new accounts and create new sales opportunities
• Develop targeted sales opportunities specific to a clients needs
• We are a team and every one is expected to be a contributing part of the team. Team players only

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College degree
• Strong computer skills
• Math aptitude
• Creativity and understanding of the sales process are the keys to a competitive salary commission/benefit package

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WANF-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

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, and 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.