What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KOLD position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 KOLD:
At KOLD 13 NEWS, the CBS affiliated television station in Tucson Arizona, is the most watched and the #1 digital platform local media organization in the Southern Arizona market, producing the most hours of live news, weather and sports along with the most visitors to KOLD.COM, the 13NEWS, Weather and Tucson Now Live Apps. 13 NEWS takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community. Tucson’s plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, from the Sonoran Desert to the Sky Islands peaks 9,000 feet above sea level, provide breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and access to nature for all ages and abilities. , challenging biking trails, and unforgettable experiences.
Job Summary/Description:
13 NEWS, KOLD has a rare opening for a Local/Regional Sales Coordinator. Excellent telephone, email, and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required. You must show enthusiasm, work initiative, and possess strong organizational and computer skills. Accuracy and ability to interact with clients in a professional manner are essential. Database and industry software experience is required. This career opportunity is a great way to become an important part of a highly respected media organization and TV station.
Gray Media (KOLD 13 NEWS ) is seeking a Media Executive to solicit new advertisers with a consultative sales approach. The candidate will be expected to hunt, close, and develop new business and build a new client base. The 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 the ability to provide digital and broadcast solutions across multiple platforms. Candidate must also demonstrate a thorough track record of successful business development and the ability to provide digital broadcast 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:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLD-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.
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 KOLD:
At KOLD 13 NEWS, the CBS affiliated television station in Tucson Arizona, is the most watched and the #1 digital platform local media organization in the Southern Arizona market, producing the most hours of live news, weather and sports along with the most visitors to KOLD.COM, the 13NEWS, Weather and Tucson Now Live Apps. 13 NEWS takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community. Tucson’s plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, and diverse culture lend to an active lifestyle rich in great food. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails, from the Sonoran Desert to the Sky Islands peaks 9,000 feet above sea level, provide breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, and access to nature for all ages and abilities. , challenging biking trails, and unforgettable experiences.
Job Summary/Description:
13 NEWS, KOLD has a rare opening for a Local/Regional Sales Coordinator. Excellent telephone, email, and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required. You must show enthusiasm, work initiative, and possess strong organizational and computer skills. Accuracy and ability to interact with clients in a professional manner are essential. Database and industry software experience is required. This career opportunity is a great way to become an important part of a highly respected media organization and TV station.
Gray Media (KOLD 13 NEWS ) is seeking a Media Executive to solicit new advertisers with a consultative sales approach. The candidate will be expected to hunt, close, and develop new business and build a new client base. The 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 the ability to provide digital and broadcast solutions across multiple platforms. Candidate must also demonstrate a thorough track record of successful business development and the ability to provide digital broadcast 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 new accounts and create new sales opportunities
- Develop targeted sales opportunities specific to a client's needs
- We are a team, and everyone is expected to be a contributing part of the team. Team players only
- Digital Sales and proven Sales experience required.
- Strong computer skills, math aptitude, creativity, and understanding of the sales process are the keys to a competitive salary commission/benefit package
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLD-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.