Media Executive - Wbng

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account with Company contributions

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employer-paid life and disability benefits

• Paid parental leave benefits

• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$40,000/annually + Commission

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WBNG:

WBNG is the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, also carrying the subchannels of The CW, MeTV, Court TV, Grit, and Outlaw. For over 70 years, WBNG has been a pioneer for new technology and at the pinnacle of breaking news coverage.

Job Summary/Description:

WBNG-TV, the CBS affiliate in Binghamton, NY, has an opening for an energetic, self-motivated Media Executive in our sales department. If you're looking for an opportunity that allows you to control your own income, rewards hard work, and you have the desire to work for the #1 media company in Binghamton, NY, then this is the position for you! WBNG offers one of the best training programs in the community to help you become productive right from the start. If you have the ability to set appointments with local business owners, we'll show you how to succeed with this career.

Media Executives work directly with local businesses to achieve marketing goals, and are responsible for selling television commercial airtime and a suite of digital products to new and existing accounts through our multi-media outlets, WBNG (CBS), Binghamton's CW, MeTV and wbng.com.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop television and digital advertising plans that grow local business

• Build a rapport with clientele, provide excellent and timely customer service

• Develop, maintain and prospect new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers located in the Binghamton market

• Negotiate advertising rates within guidelines set by the sales management team

• Perform client services, including but not limited to, avail presentations, package preparation, copy writing, credit applications, collections

• Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Requirements of the position include good communication skills, both written and verbal, solid computer skills, reliable transportation, a good driving record and valid driver's license

• Outside sales experience is a plus

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)

WBNG-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 fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.