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.
By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WBKO:
WBKO is home to award-winning journalism in the heart of south-central Kentucky between Louisville and Nashville.
WBKO is the dominant source for local news and entertainment in the Bowling Green area and operates the ABC, FOX, Telemundo, and CW affiliates.
We are proud to serve our community and nurture our employees to grow professionally in an encouraging environment.
Bowling Green is the third largest and fastest growing city in Kentucky and is
"geared for fun" as the home of the Corvette, the Bowling Green Hot Rods baseball team, an active arts scene, countless caves and hiking trails, ready to be explored!
Job Summary/Description:
New Business Multimedia Marketing Consultant's primary responsibilities are to create new advertising revenue opportunities by developing relationships with key business and marketing professionals in South Central Kentucky.
WBKO, a Gray television station, is looking for a high-achieving individual who seeks a career in outside sales and marketing.
This job opening offers a rare opportunity to join a team of effective sales professionals to represent a well-known product line including ABC, FOX, CW and Telemundo programming and GDM digital products.
The combination of these platforms positions WBKO salespeople as leaders in the marketplace with the ability to offer comprehensive marketing solutions to local businesses and advertising agencies.
Training is offered that shows a pathway to financial success and career growth.
It has never been a more exciting time to work in local TV now that it is paired with the targeting efforts of digital marketing.
The future is bright for a person interested in high earning potential, relationship building and helping local businesses meet their marketing goals.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
• Goal-driven with an attitude for success
• Strong work ethic with integrity
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
• Team-focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
• Hungry for ongoing learning with a thirst to understand local business
• Knowledgeable about presentation software
• Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
• Portrays a positive, can-do attitude
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Previous work in outside sales or media is a plus but not necessary.
• Gray Television offers comprehensive training for new Multimedia Marketing Consultants.
Qualified, interested applicants may 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)
WBKO-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, and 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.
Education
Required
Bachelors or better
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help