MULTIMEDIA CONSULTANT - WLOX

Company: Gray Television
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

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 WLOX: WLOX News Now has the #1 and #2 stations in the Biloxi - Gulfport DMA. We are focused on producing award winning news and telling local stories that matter. We are dominant both on broadcast and digital. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company. Job Summary/Description: WLOX Multimedia Sales Consultants develop and sell advertising solutions to the Biloxi - Gulfport area businesses. WLOX provides extensive training and a proven sales process. Multimedia Consultants meet with business owners and build advertising strategies using television and digital products Duties/Responsible for (but not limited to) the following: --- Achieve television and digital revenue goals set by the company for existing and developmental accounts. --- Sells advertising time and provides continuous service to advertising agencies and direct accounts. --- Assesses an advertisers marketing needs and develops proposals & presentations to show how the Station can fulfill those needs with a television schedule, internet schedule, commercial concept and/or promotional event.--- Maintains positive client and station personnel relationships.--- Makes presentations to advertisers' key decision makers in written and/or visual form. Manages client chosen solutions and provides excellent customer service to clients.--- Provides management with timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual budget forecasts. --- Maintains an understanding of local market ratings, competitive media, station strengths, industry and product knowledge. Qualifications/Requirements: * Bachelors degree highly preferred, or equivalent work experience. Related sales/marketing courses and seminars helpful.* 2 - 3 years media sales experience preferred (TV, radio, cable.)* Proven track record of sales accomplishments and development of successful sales presentations.* Knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of competitive media preferred.* Strong sales skills, with the ability to create effective sales promotions.* Adaptable and effective negotiating skills.* Solid computer skills using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.* Knowledge of Nielsen, ComScore, Wide Orbit and Scarborough a plus.* Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Come join our dynamic sales team, go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references WLOX-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. As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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