What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - KTVK/KPHO position at Gray Television?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KTVK/KPHO:
Arizona's Family (KTVK & KPHO) is a media powerhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of Arizona's Family is to empower Arizonans to live their best lives. Home to CBS 5 and 3TV, Arizona's Family produces more than 100 hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona’s Most Watched Television Station driven by the power of CBS programming and sports while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television, azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform uniques.
Job Summary/Description:
Do you have a strong competitive drive and determination to win? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator? If so, a fantastic opportunity awaits you at Arizona’s Family, a media powerhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona. Bring your tenacity, great communication skills, and ability to close new business to KPHO CBS 5/KTVK 3TV/Azfamily.com and get rewarded well for your efforts. You will have the opportunity to sell across all Az Family digital and broadcast television platforms, providing advertising solutions to new customers that will help them generate sales and increase profitability. This is a fast-paced and fun environment that requires persistence, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prospect and sell new and existing businesses using digital and broadcast television products
- Build, present, sell, and execute cross-platform advertising campaigns *
- Exceed budget through new and existing business development
Qualifications/ Requirements:
- Digital sales background or television experience preferred with evidence of prior success. Other media/marketing sales experience will also be considered
- Self-starter with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced, culture-driven environment
- High achiever with excellent communication & customer service skills, creativity, and persistence
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic and integrity *
- Must possess strong problem-solving ability and a solutions-based approach
- Driver license and clean driving record required (MVR check required)
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred but not required
Come join our dynamic news team, 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
KTVK-KPHO-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
