Gray Media
MEDIA EXECUTIVE – KLTV
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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 collectively reaching roughly 36 % of U.S. households. It also owns Gray Digital Media, video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KLTV
KLTV/KTRE is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. An ABC affiliate, it has been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for more than 20 years. It is a leader in digital innovation, operating 11 different apps and producing an 18‑hour‑a‑day live‑streaming news service on OTT, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Job Summary
KLTV (ABC) has an immediate opening for a talented, motivated New Business Development Specialist to join our energetic and professional sales team in our Tyler office. We seek self‑starters with a sense of urgency who can sell new business on‑air, online, and on mobile platforms while maintaining and growing existing business. Candidates must be detail‑oriented, have excellent communication and customer‑service skills, and must be able to exceed budget through new and existing business development.
Responsibilities
Self‑starter with the ability to interact and influence others positively in a fast‑paced environment.
High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence.
Strong work ethic and integrity.
Problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Prepared to have a robust new‑business goal annually.
Identify, prospect, and close new advertisers for KLTV/KTRE, both on‑air and online.
Conduct needs‑analysis appointments with new business prospects.
Qualifications
College degree preferred; media and/or marketing background is a plus.
Self‑starter with the ability to interact and influence others positively in a fast‑paced environment.
High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence.
Strong work ethic and integrity.
Problem‑solving and organizational skills.
Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and insurable; reliable transportation meeting insurance coverage needs.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.)
KLTV‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Additional Info – Equal Employment Opportunity
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities 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 wherever 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.
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