KEYC News Now is hiring: MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KEYC in Mankato

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. KEYC-TV/KMNF-LD, a CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, The365, Oxygen, North Star Sports & Entertainment Network, and Ion-affiliated media company, has succeeded with a culture that values skills, encourages creativity, and fosters professional growth. We broadcast more than 42 hours of local news, weather, and sports each week and maintain the most highly visited social media sites in southern Minnesota. Job Summary KEYC News Now is currently searching for a Media Executive to work with local businesses and help them grow through advertising on our broadcast networks and a full suite of digital marketing solutions. Responsibilities Proactively generate new business through cold calls, networking, and face-to-face meetings to build a strong pipeline of local clients. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with businesses by identifying needs and delivering tailored broadcast and digital marketing solutions. Manage accounts end-to-end, including order entry, campaign execution, performance tracking, renewals, and upsells. Create and deliver proposals, presentations, and performance recaps that clearly demonstrate ROI and long-term value. Stay current on marketing tools, industry trends, and competitive insights to uncover opportunities for growth. Collaborate with team members to achieve station goals while maintaining a professional image, enthusiastic demeanor, and drive to succeed. Qualifications Previous sales experience preferred. Strong digital marketing knowledge. Confident communicator with strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable and confident making cold calls, meeting face-to-face with clients, and developing new business opportunities. Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities. Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced industry, with a competitive drive and positive, professional attitude. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr