Gray Media is hiring: MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KKCO in Grand Junction

Overview Join to apply for the MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KKCO role at Gray Media . KKCO 11 News, Mesa County’s dominant multimedia news organization, seeks a Media Executive for the sales team. The primary responsibility is to develop and sell creative marketing solutions on KKCO (NBC), KJCT (ABC), OJCT (CW), NKCO (METV), and OKCO (Telemundo) with an emphasis on digital opportunities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment. 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 43 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. Duties/Responsibilities Prospect, contact, and present solutions to new prospective clients, generating advertising revenue to achieve and exceed individual budgets Increase revenue on assigned business on KKCO\'s and KJCT\'s digital platforms to achieve and exceed individual budgets Manage the entire sales and service cycle from finding a client to securing a deal, servicing, and retaining the business Maintain and grow relationships with clients Provide professional after-sales support and service to maximize customer loyalty Data entry in multiple sales software systems for account management Write marketing proposals and create PowerPoint presentations Communicate and collaborate effectively with all KKCO\'s departments and support staff Qualifications/Requirements High School or equivalent Marketing/Sales background Understand and operate on policies as outlined in the Gray Employee Handbook Have a valid driver\'s license and a clean driving record A pre-employment motor vehicle record verification Demonstrate prospecting and presentation skills, develop strong client relationships, and meet sales activity goals Achieve budgeted revenue goals regularly Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills Work as a team member within the sales department and throughout the organization Compensation and Schedule Salary: $42,500 - $70,000/yr (DOE) Shift and Schedule: Mon. - Fri. Job Type: Full-Time Compensation Addendum: Your annual salary will be $42,500 for your first 12 months of employment. You will be eligible for quarterly performance incentives based on achieving minimum criteria for client calls, CNAs, and pitches. Incentive details are provided in the original posting. About KKCO KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The station focuses on local news and digital reach to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah. Additional Information 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. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. Gray Media prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. This posting does not create a contract of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr