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 WWSB:

Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast, home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate will work daily to assist the Digital Sales Specialist, Digital Sales Manager, and Account Executives with digital campaigns. The Digital Sales Assistant will coordinate digital orders from the sales team and execute the instructions for digital graphics/ad creation, digital order input, assign traffic, and be an overall part of the digital sales process. The Digital Sales Assistant will also monitor ad campaigns, do research, and create reports. This person must be an excellent communicator, technologically savvy, manage multiple projects simultaneously, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Digital order entry with a high level of accuracy
• Request, update, and monitor digital creative scheduling on all campaigns while meeting all deadlines
• Fulfill and monitor all digital campaigns with appropriate follow-up
• Organize and deliver campaign reports on the deadline
• Research clients and industries, digital trends and strategies, and other categories as needed
• Provide appropriate support and follow-up for the sales department
• Other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Digital Sales Assistant must have good communication skills and be able to work well with the sales team
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• The ideal applicant must be very organized with a high attention to detail. Strong data entry skills are essential
• Experience in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and design software a plus, social media, paid digital ads, Google Ads, Google Analytics, a plus
• Excellent customer service skills are required

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

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, 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 prior to or by the first workday.