MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WBNG

Media Executive

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 of such markets that were 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.

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

$40,000/yr + Commission

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Full-Time

WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, also carrying the subchannels of The CW, MeTV, Court TV, Grit, and Outlaw. For over 75 years, WBNG has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage.

WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, has an opening for an energetic, self-motivated Media Executive in our sales department. If you're looking for an opportunity that allows you to control your own income, rewards hard work, and you have the desire to work for the #1 media company in Binghamton, NY, then this is the position for you! WBNG offers one of the best training programs in the community to help you become productive right from the start. If you have the ability to set appointments with local business owners, we'll show you how to succeed with this career.

Media Executives work directly with local businesses to achieve marketing goals and are responsible for selling television commercial airtime and a suite of digital products to new and existing accounts through our multi-media outlets, WBNG (CBS), Binghamton's CW, MeTV and wbng.com.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop television and digital advertising plans that grow local business
• Build a rapport with clientele, provide excellent and timely customer service
• Develop, maintain, and prospect new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers located in the Binghamton market
• Negotiate advertising rates within guidelines set by the sales management team
• Perform client services, including but not limited to, avail presentations, package preparation, copywriting, credit applications, collections
• Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, solid computer skills
• Reliable transportation, a good driving record, and a valid driver's license.
• Outside sales experience is a plus.

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.

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