What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE (BILINGUAL) - WCSC position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. 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.
About WCSC:
Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina, has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, high-tech growth, and hot real estate make Charleston one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, and Volvo, and the world-class medical community, continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism, and is the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com
Job Summary/Description:
Are you a natural connector, a strategic thinker, and a revenue driver who thrives on helping local businesses win big? Do you speak the language of sales and the power of multi-platform media—in both English AND Spanish? WCSC and Telemundo Charleston are on the hunt for a dynamic Bilingual Media Executive to cultivate relationships, innovate marketing solutions, and ignite growth for businesses across our vibrant community. This isn't just a sales role; it's an opportunity to be a true partner, leveraging the unmatched reach of local TV with the precision of cutting-edge digital tools.
Media Executive's primary responsibilities are to service, maintain, and create new advertising revenue opportunities by developing relationships with key business and marketing professionals around our viewing area. This job opening offers a rare opportunity to join a team of effective sales professionals to represent a well-known product line, including WCSC and Telemundo programming and multiple digital products. The combination of these platforms positions WCSC as a leader in the marketplace with the ability to offer comprehensive marketing solutions to regional businesses and advertising agencies.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Must be bilingual, seamlessly communicating and building rapport in both Spanish and English
* Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
* Detail-oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
* Goal-driven with an attitude for success
* Strong work ethic with integrity
* Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
* Team-focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
* Hungry for ongoing learning with a thirst to understand local business
* Knowledgeable about presentation software
* Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
* Portrays a positive, can-do attitude
* Must have a good, clean driving record and reliable transportation
* Previous work in outside sales or media is a plus, but not necessary. Gray Media offers comprehensive training for new Multi-Media Executives *
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)
WCSC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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, disability, or genetics. 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.