WBNG-TV is hiring: MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KTUU in Anchorage

Overview

Gray Media Anchorage (KTUU-TV) is part of Gray Media, a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets.

The Alaska properties include KTUU-TV (NBC), KYES (CBS), KATH (NBC), and KYEX (CBS).

Alaska’s News Source provides news and entertainment across broadcast and digital channels.

This description reflects the job opportunity with KTUU-TV in Anchorage, Alaska.

Job Summary/Description

Media Executives (ME’s) at Gray Media Anchorage work in a fast-paced environment where connection with new clients is critical.

ME’s meet with local business leaders to solve marketing problems using Alaska’s most-watched television stations and premium digital advertising options.

Successful ME’s are energized professionals who have meaningful business conversations with Alaska’s influential marketers and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Be a NEW BUSINESS Champion – develop relationships with local business managers using creativity and connection


• Build winning campaign ideas specific to each client


• Author business agreements and negotiate terms with local business leaders


• Seek out and win the business of new advertisers through effective marketing of Alaska’s News Source brand


• Coordinate execution of plans across video production, broadcast television, and digital marketing products


• Use research and current events to uncover new opportunities for clients


• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to generate leads


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• High energy and social personality; training provided by Gray Media Anchorage


• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred


• Microsoft Office experience required


• Ability to work well with others and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships


• Strong negotiation skills


• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurability

How to Apply

Visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, search for the job title or station call letters, click on “apply now,” and upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

KTUU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Additional Information

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media prohibits 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 job duties may result in discipline up to discharge.

Know Your Rights — This employer is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.