What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KALB position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 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 KALB:
KALB Newschannel 5 is the trusted leader in Central Louisiana. As the NBC affiliate in Alexandria, we also operate the CBS, CW, and Gulf Coast Sports Network in the market. Our team produces 29 hours of live news programming each week and has been recognized by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters as "Station of the Year".
We are more than a media company. We are part of the community.
Central Louisiana is vibrant, welcoming, diverse, and full of hard-working people who care about where they live. It is a great place to build a career, make connections, and help local businesses thrive.
Job Summary/Description:
Turn big ideas into real results for local businesses. Are you the kind of person who loves connecting with people, solving problems, and helping businesses grow? Do you get excited about digital marketing, creative campaigns, and building relationships that actually make an impact? If so, KALB in Alexandria wants to meet you.
KALB/Gray Media is looking for a motivated, success-driven Media Executive to join our sales team. Broadcast, Streaming, Email Marketing, Social Media, SEM, SEO. Digital Strategy. Local Impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone with the drive, personality, and curiosity to learn.
This is not a "sit back and wait kind of job". This role is for someone who wants to get out in the community, meet people, and create opportunities.
As a Media Executive, you'll help businesses tell their stories, reach new customers, and grow through customized digital advertising strategies.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Meet with business owners, marketing leaders, and advertising decision-makers.
* Build custom marketing strategies that fit each client's goal
* Sell digital solutions including Streaming, Email, Social, SEM, SEO, etc.
* Create and present engaging advertising proposals
* Grow and manage your book of business
* Build long-term client relationships.
* Collaborate with the Local KALB team and Gray Digital Media experts
* Bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to every conversation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
If you are a relationship builder, a problem solver, and a go-getter; If you enjoy talking with people, learning about their businesses, and finding smart ways to help them succeed; You may be the ideal candidate.
* Previous sales experience is preferred, but not a must
* Strong drive, confidence, and a professional presence
* The ability to prospect and network with business decision makers.
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to create and deliver presentations
* A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
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)
KALB-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 at every location where 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.