Executive Advisor Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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 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, our stations dominate 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Media Executives are responsible for consulting with local business owners to create multimedia advertising campaigns that achieve results. Ideal candidates need to have a strong understanding of the sales process and excel at researching leads, starting new relationships, and closing deals.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Identify and prospect potential clients, understanding their unique advertising needs, and tailoring multimedia solutions to meet their objectives.
• Develop and present multimedia solutions and advertising proposals to clients in a professional manner, addressing their concerns and objections effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor on multimedia advertising strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with our creative team to conceptualize and develop compelling multimedia ad campaigns that resonate with clients' target audiences.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market developments to identify new opportunities.
• Utilize CRM tools and sales analytics to track and report on sales performance, pipeline, and forecasts accurately.
• Collaborate with internal Departments, including marketing, production, news, and sales support, to ensure seamless execution and delivery of multimedia campaigns.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to generate new business leads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Competitive drive and motivation to achieve or exceed goals.
• Desire for continued growth and education in marketing.
• Creative mindset with the ability to adapt and remain persistent when faced with challenges.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in marketing and sales is preferred, but opportunities for sales training and professional development are available to the right candidate.

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.