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About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, 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 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 45 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.

About KOSA:

First Alert 7 / KOSA-TV is the top-rated, long-time news leader in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico.

Based in Midland/Odessa, we pride ourselves on being the dominant player in a highly competitive market where there is never a shortage of news that impacts people on the regional level, throughout the state of Texas, and very often on the national stage. Our team of professionals is committed to sharing the most compelling stories every day…and we know that requires outstanding writers, creative photographers, and an innovative production team. Whether we're following local officers to the nation's capital to remember their fallen brothers; traveling to Marine boot camp to highlight a local man's journey; covering a hometown president (George W. Bush) during his eight years in office; or tracking the latest developments in the oil and gas industry – KOSA is located at the epicenter of some of the most important news stories of our generation.

As the only community in the country with an International Air and Space Port, travel to and from Midland from anywhere in the world (and very soon even out of the world!) is quick and easy. We are also nestled in a picturesque region of Texas, often referred to as a hidden jewel that makes for exciting weekend trips for the outdoors adventurer or the lover of rare or unique art.

Job Summary/Description:

KOSA/First Alert 7/Telemundo 20 in Odessa-Midland, TX, is seeking a Media Executive to join our elite sales team. This role puts you face-to-face with local business owners, selling them marketing solutions to help them grow their business. We have top-of-the-line digital marketing products (Gray Digital Media) and powerful TV stations to do this. To be successful, you’ll need to be a hard worker who is motivated and eager to be the best.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- 90% of your time will be spent developing new local direct.
- Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy for their business.
- Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
- Learn and master digital advertising products and tools (we are always innovating and growing), along with Gray Digital Media’s suite of digital services.
- Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in the Permian Basin and throughout the country.
- Manage your book of business using client management tools and software. Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively across all KOSA/Gray Digital Media departments and support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Sales experience preferred
- Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Willingness to learn
- Strong Relationship-building, follow-up, and customer service skills are a must
- Self-starter with the ability to interact and influence others positively while working in a fast-paced environment
- High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and no DUIs; MVR check required
- The candidate must have reliable transportation that meets the required 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 on "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)

KOSA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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. 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.