MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KOLD Job at Gray Media in Tucson

About Gray Media

Gray Media, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 U.S. television households. Its portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station, and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest rated station, in addition to the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets serving nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Media also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and production companies such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, along with studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KOLD

At KOLD 13 NEWS, the CBS‑affiliated television station in Tucson, Arizona, we are the most watched and #1 digital platform in the Southern Arizona market. We produce the most hours of live news, weather and sports, and drive the highest traffic to kold.com, the 13NEWS, Weather and Tucson Now Live Apps. We pride ourselves on a winning culture and long‑standing commitment to the community.

Job Summary

KOLD has a rare opening for a Senior Media Executive to sell customized digital and TV advertising solutions to new and existing customers, joining a team of integrated marketing and advertising professionals. The role requires a passionate, highly motivated sales professional with strong competitive drive, closing ability, and excellent relationship building skills. This fast‑paced, rewarding career demands persistence, determination, organization, creativity, and presentation skills. We provide the best training in the media industry to help our employees succeed.

Responsibilities

• Sell digital and broadcast advertising in accordance with company policies and rate guidelines.


• Perform any incidental or related duties as required.


• Learn and utilize research to develop effective client proposals.


• Prospect new accounts and create sales opportunities tailored to each prospective client.

Qualifications

• Media sales experience is required.


• Previous outside sales experience is required.


• History of driving innovative digital and broadcast TV sales strategies.


• Strong administrative and prospecting skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).


• CRM experience required.


• Excellent organizational, time‑management, verbal, and writing skills.


• Strong work ethic with ability to formulate and execute a daily plan.


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Application Instructions

If you feel you’re qualified, submit your application through our careers portal at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Current employees may also apply via the Gray-TV UltiPro self‑service portal. Applicants should upload a resume, cover letter, and references.

KOLD‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.

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. We comply with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations where we have facilities.

Harassment Policy

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 employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution