MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Spanish Language) - WALA

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 WALA:

WALA FOX10 News is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market’s Gulf Coast.  The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras.)  WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community.

Job Summary/Description:

WALA Fox 10 is seeking a bilingual Spanish Media Sales Account Executive to join our elite sales team. This role would be the lead in selling our Spanish Media products, including on-air and digital platforms. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills. Must have the ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced environment.
• High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Applicants should be prepared to have a robust new business goal annually.
• Applicant should be bilingual.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College degree preferred. Media and/or Marketing background is a plus. Must be bilingual. Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced environment; High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence; Strong work ethic and integrity; Problem-solving and organizational skills; Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development. Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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)

WALA-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 virus prior to or by the first workday.