MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WVUE

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 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, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.About WVUE:FOX 8 (WVUE) & GDM NOLA is the market-leading broadcast & Digital media provider in New Orleans, LA. With over 70+ years of legacy brand, we are the most trusted source in the market for News, Weather & Sports. Housed under the WVUE/FOX 8 umbrella, our in-house Digital agency is Gray Digital Media NOLA. A full-service digital agency that works with local, regional, and nationwide businesses on their digital marketing, web development, and creative development efforts.Job Summary/Description:Are you an aggressive and goal-oriented person with a strong competitive drive and determination to win? A natural relationship builder and collaborator, often viewed by others as a thought leader. Are you interested in a sales job that allows you to do what you do best- sell, sell, and sell! WVUE is looking for a multi-platform sales and marketing superstar who wants to join our sales team. We provide the culture, tools, and environment for you to achieve unlimited success.This position requires someone with a high level of tenacity and closing ability. A great Media Executive must possess extensive industry and market knowledge to assist their clients in defining discrete marketing objectives and then recommending high-impact solutions.Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Responsible for developing new direct accounts for Gray Digital Media NOLA & WVUE/FOX 8 • Expand established customer base by growing existing advertising revenue through Digital and Broadcast advertising. • Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective marketing strategy. • Meet or exceed sales expectations and manage your book of sales revenue using client management tools and software. • Learn with proficiency Gray Media advertising products, services, and guidelines currently, and as offerings evolve. • Develop, retain, and grow client relationships. Expand clients to the Premier Account level. • Own both pre- and post-sale workflow processes for all billing accounts • Handle regular account/advertiser maintenance, including (but not limited to) troubleshooting client needs/issues, makegoods, campaign optimizations, payment collections, aging, reporting, et al.Qualifications/Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing or 3+ years of media sales with evidence of prior success. • Demonstrates intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen. • Ability to prospect and network with business decision-makers within all sizes of organizations. • Proven experience building professional client relationships. • Superior multitasking skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and handle multiple tasks daily. • Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills with critical thinking ability.• Possess superb written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PPT, and understanding GA4If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)WVUE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free companyAdditional 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 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.Job SummaryRequisition Number: MEDIA Job Category: SalesSchedule: Full-Time