MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WPTA Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Fort Wayne

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly 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. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated station. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a digital agency offering marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WPTA:

WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster, recognized with multiple awards including National Edward R. Murrow Awards and regional Emmy Awards. The team produces 41 hours of news weekly across ABC and NBC channels, with a focus on local, in-depth programming. WPTA is part of Gray Television, which owns and operates high-quality stations nationwide.

Job Summary/Description:

We are seeking a solutions-oriented professional with a strong digital and broadcast sales background to join our sales team. The Media Executive will be responsible for developing, retaining, and growing digital and broadcast revenue by designing and selling marketing solutions across our digital platforms (Programmatic, OTT, Email, Social, In-Game, SEM, SEO).

The role involves consulting with business owners and marketing executives to develop effective marketing strategies, meeting or exceeding sales goals, mastering advertising products, and managing client relationships. The candidate will also manage their business using client management tools, develop proposals, and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Digital sales experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, high-energy salesperson.
• Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and writing skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to execute daily plans.
• Must meet Gray Media driving requirements and have a valid driver's license.

If interested, apply at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search for the job title or station, and upload your resume and cover letter. Current employees can apply via the Gray-TV UltiPro portal.

WPTA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with all applicable laws and prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics.