Event Sales Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KTVF:

Comprised of our three Gray-owned stations – KTVF (NBC-affiliate), KXDF (CBS-affiliate), and KFXF (MeTV-affiliate) – our stations have expanded our local news presence in partnership with Alaska’s News Source to deliver the most-watched newscasts across the Interior. Together with our audiences across television, streaming, web, apps, mobile, and social, KTVF Fairbanks dominates the Interior with the largest media audience of any company in the market. It is our goal to help businesses grow and succeed using our customized marketing solutions across both broadcast and digital media platforms.

For candidates interested in joining our team, KTVF Fairbanks offers the benefits of local authority combined with the power of a national media company. The Fairbanks economy is diverse, fueled in part by year-round tourism, our local military bases, oil, gas, and mining industries, as well as the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Referred to as Alaska’s Golden Heart Community, Fairbanks is a welcoming place to live, work, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Job Summary/Description:

KTVF Fairbanks is looking for a dynamic Sales & Promotions Coordinator who can help manage and execute sales promotions, sponsorships, and special events in collaboration with our Sales Department.

This is an administrative support role responsible for ensuring sales commitments and promotional/event deliverables are executed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, and energized by helping a team win, who can adapt as our sales processes evolve. The chosen candidate will receive full benefits, including 401 (k), medical/dental/vision, PTO, and opportunities for bonus compensation.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Provide reliable day-to-day support for Sales Management and Sales Staff to achieve station goals.
- Develop and maintain sales collateral in collaboration with the Sales Manager, including online and printed materials for sales staff and other projects as assigned by Management.
- Maintain tracking sheets for all sales promotions, sponsorships, and special events.
- Collaborate with Sales and Management on campaign execution needs, including website landing pages, contest setup/management, and related assets.
- Assist in the promotion of sales-related initiatives and special events or sponsorships across our station's social channels (primarily Facebook), broadcast channels, website, and apps.
- Regularly monitor and communicate website performance and campaign delivery for various annual campaigns, contests, promotions, and others.
- Utilize our CRM tool to manage and organize a database of client or prospective client contacts as it relates to general communications on behalf of the Sales Department for reasons such as mailing or emailing event invitations or information, mailing holiday cards, and other communications as needed.
- Assist in the startup process for digital campaigns by providing research and playing an active role in onboarding new campaigns, monitoring delivery, and reporting.
- Coordinate the delivery and collection of sales-related information or materials to or from clients for sponsorships, special events, promotions, or other events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Proactive and resourceful, can anticipate needs, next steps, and take initiative to improve processes.
- Adaptable mindset, comfortable with evolving processes and improving workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.
- Motivated by helping others and thrives in a team environment.
- Basic organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Detail and accuracy driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to take initiative by using problem-solving and decision-making skills with minimal direction.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Comfortable with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience in marketing and sales is preferred, but not required.

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)

KTVF-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.