What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KVVU position at Gray Media?
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 KVVU:
FOX5 is Las Vegas' #1 station and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas," committed to informing and serving our communities. FOX5 delivers 16 hours of the most-watched LIVE local content every weekday. FOX5 is proud to be recognized for initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Honor Flight, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network is a proud partner of local athletics, including UNLV, Vegas Knight Hawks, Las Vegas Lights FC, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Las Vegas Thrill, and A7FL.
Job Summary/Description:
Media Sales Executive: Develop and sell advertising to local businesses utilizing our best-in-market TV and digital audiences while working in a team structure. If you are motivated to help businesses grow with an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further! Broadcast and digital sales experience preferred, but not required.
FOX5 is looking for an essential member of our sales team who will drive new direct business revenue. With an extensive suite of broadcast, digital, sponsorship, sports and non-traditional product offerings, this role is responsible for developing, growing, and managing an account base.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KVVU-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, 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 KVVU:
FOX5 is Las Vegas' #1 station and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are "Local. Las Vegas," committed to informing and serving our communities. FOX5 delivers 16 hours of the most-watched LIVE local content every weekday. FOX5 is proud to be recognized for initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Honor Flight, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network is a proud partner of local athletics, including UNLV, Vegas Knight Hawks, Las Vegas Lights FC, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Las Vegas Thrill, and A7FL.
Job Summary/Description:
Media Sales Executive: Develop and sell advertising to local businesses utilizing our best-in-market TV and digital audiences while working in a team structure. If you are motivated to help businesses grow with an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further! Broadcast and digital sales experience preferred, but not required.
FOX5 is looking for an essential member of our sales team who will drive new direct business revenue. With an extensive suite of broadcast, digital, sponsorship, sports and non-traditional product offerings, this role is responsible for developing, growing, and managing an account base.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of successful media or sales experience preferred.
- Daily passion for winning is essential.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet daily deadlines.
- Possesses a knack for cold calling, prospecting, and closing new business.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KVVU-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.