DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR/ SALES ASSISTANT - WVLT

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 WVLT:

WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We're at the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet maintains a small town feel.

Job Summary/Description:  

The Digital Media Coordinator / Sales Assistant is responsible for executing all of the revenue-based web products and directing the marketing efforts for our digital products as well as helping the Account Executives and Sales Managers with their sales needs and objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

* Media or online experience is preferred
* Basic HTML knowledge
* Experience with graphic design
* Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, including Photoshop
* Ability to write creatively
* Advance knowledge of social media
* Experience with Internet marketing
* Must be able to work on various projects simultaneously
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently with little supervision
* Ability to be flexible and multi-task is essential
* High level of accuracy required
* Ability to work well with staff and customers necessary
* Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
* Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
* Willingness to learn all research and utilize it in client proposals effectively
* Assists sales team with designing client proposals, creating online and mobile advertising programs, including display and email
* Generate and update presentation and sales materials
* Assist with inputting orders on both broadcast TV and digital
* Communicate effectively with account executives and management
* Pull various reports when needed, generate regular reports
* Create informational and research pieces using Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned
* Implement and assist development/management of a sales Facebook page and sales website

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Some college/Associate’s Degree
* One to three years of experience preferred

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WVLT-TV/Gray Television, 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 before the first workday.