Advertising Executive

Location: WWSB-Station-Sarasota, FL, 1477 10th St., Sarasota, FL 34236, USA 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 U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and other media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, in addition to studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage Health Savings Account with company contributions Flexible Spending Account Employer-paid life and disability benefits Paid parental leave benefits Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage Paid Time Off, including relocation PTO Focus on Caring Job Summary WWSB-TV/ABC 7 has an exciting opportunity for a media executive to join our growing team in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. The position will focus on new business development with a heavy emphasis on digital advertising. The position can be based in either Sarasota or Tampa. We have a tremendous culture, best-in-class training, and top‑notch TV and digital products that will allow this person to soar both personally and financially. Responsibilities Prospect and cold call potential clients. Network and join civic groups to identify new business opportunities. Close new business and build long‑term client relationships. Understand and present TV and digital advertising products and strategy. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of broadcast and digital experience. Strong relationship‑building skills. Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Demonstrated track record of success in sales roles or related industries (preferred). 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 nondiscrimination laws in all locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, and compensation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr