Sales - Account Executive - WLOX

About Gray Television:

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.

About WLOX:

WLOX is located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. WLOX News Now is the Breaking News leader in South Mississippi. With nearly six decades of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmys, Murrows, and Duponts, plus state-of-the-art technology, WLOX is the market leader in news coverage. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. South Mississippi is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work.

Job Summary:

Do you have a strong competitive drive and determination to win? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator, viewed by others as a resource and leader? If so, we need to talk.

Bring your tenacity, great communication skills and ability to close new business to WLOX NEWS and get rewarded well for your efforts. You will have the opportunity to sell across all of WLOX NEWS’ television and digital platforms, providing advertising solutions to new customers that will help them generate sales and increase profitability. You can make a difference in our community.

General Responsibilities:

• Sell new business on-air, on-line, and on mobile platforms
• Maintain and grow existing business
• Candidates must be detail oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills
• Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development
• 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

- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 1-3 Years of Sales Success in TV, Radio, Digital or Cable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Pre-employment drug screen and MVR check required


» Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

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.