Account Executive

WAVE TV

Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

WAVE 3 NEWS, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, KY, and Gray Television, the third-largest broadcast company in the country is seeking an integrated advertising Account Executive.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 86 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.

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.

WAVE 3 NEWS, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, KY and Gray Television, the third largest broadcast company in the country is seeking an integrated advertising Account Executive.

Job Summary:
Do you have a strong competitive drive and determination to win? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator? Do you seek a high quality sales environment where your work ethic and skills will drive your success ?
Does being able to sell top quality digital products and services and premiere programming like The Super Bowl and NFL, The Kentucky Oaks and Derby, Preakness, Belmont, Indy 500, NHL and some of the top News products in the region excite you? If so, we need to talk.
Bring your ability to prospect for, develop and close New Local Direct Business to WAVE 3 NEWS and get well rewarded well for your success.
You will provide integrated advertising solutions to new customers that will help them generate sales and increase profitability...
- WAVE 3 NEWS’ television programming, including the premiere events listed above
- Listens Live television program and long-form video content marketing
- WAVE 3 NEWS digital platforms, apps and streaming video
- Best in class digital offerings like OTT/streaming television, search engine advertising (PPC/SEO),
social advertising, email marketing, native and addressable targeting and much more.

If you have an entrepreneurial drive and want to make a difference in the Louisville business community, contact us today. This is an opportunity to join a sales culture consisting of enthusiastic, positive, driven, confident people who have a winning spirit.

General Responsibilities
• Self-directed prospecting for and generation of New Local Direct Business
• Consulting and selling local businesses on solid, results-producing integrated marketing and advertising plans
• Providing excellent customer service, for clients and internal customers
• Selling across all our platforms: Television, a robust digital suite, promotions and creative services
• Representing WAVE 3 News Sales and Gray Television in a professional, brand-building manner as the
market thought leader

Requirements
2+ years of successful sales and/or marketing experience, media and digital sales/marketing
experience preferred.

Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume.

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.

Apply Link: https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings
Email Resume: jeff.kuerzi@wave3.com