DIGITAL SALES SPECIALIST - KWTX

Digital Sales SpecialistToday, 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 46 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.KWTX-TV News 10 is the leading television station in the Waco–Temple–Killeen market, serving the Heart of Texas. Home to the CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliates, KWTX is a recognized market leader in local broadcast. Through Gray Digital Media – Central Texas, KWTX also delivers best-in-class digital marketing solutions. Our state-of-the-art facility enables team members to produce and showcase award-winning content.Job Summary/Description: The Digital Sales Specialist is responsible for developing and growing digital revenue by partnering with Media Executives to identify client opportunities, develop effective digital marketing strategies, and deliver measurable results. This position serves as a digital expert, helping clients and sales teams maximize the impact of digital, streaming, social media, and other multimedia solutions. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, creative, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven sales environment, including in-the-field meetings with prospects and clients.Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Collaborate with sales leadership to accomplish station and team goalsDrive digital revenue growth and achieve revenue targets with a focus on new local direct businessSupport the Director of Sales in training the local team on an ongoing basisAssist Multimedia Executives in planning, reviewing, rehearsing, presenting presentation and closing businessWork with the sales leadership team to develop sales collateralEnsure successful campaign execution, tracking, delivery, optimization, and reporting to ensure campaign successMaintain professional working relationships with our clientsWork at a partnership/consultative level as an expert in advertising solutions with Multimedia Executives and clientsWork in operational systems including Wide Orbit, Matrix, Microsoft Office, and othersSupport accounts receivable, cash-in-advance, and credit processesAssist in the development of pricing and packaging to fulfill the needs of both clients and the stationAssist with the management of inventoryAccurately forecast sales revenueOther duties as assignedQualifications/Requirements: A proven leader with the ability to work independently, think ahead, and put into place action items that need to be accomplished. Strong positive attitude with a result-oriented mindset with passion for the media landscape and helping local Media Executives and Clients be successful. College degree preferred. Prior media sales experience is required; prior leadership experience is a plus. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects and people. Experience with digital advertising. Competitive, energetic, and a self-starter. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record; MVR check required at hire and monitored continuously insuranceGray 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 at every location where 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.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.