About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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 WEEK:

WEEK-TV is the market-leading NBC affiliate in Peoria, IL. The Station has won Emmy’s and Silverdome awards. Our news department produces 32 hours of news each week. WEEK is the news leader within the Peoria/Bloomington, IL market. WEEK has three stations in the market, WEEK (NBC), WEEKDT2 (ABC), and WEEKDT3 (CW)

Job Summary/Description:

Are you an aggressive self-starter with excellent communication skills and a WINNING attitude? Are you looking for a competitive environment where you are working with the best of the best? We offer an extensive training program that will prepare and motivate you to your fullest potential. While prior television experience is preferred, sales experience in cable or radio will be considered.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):

• Identify, develop, and expand existing and new client relationships & key accounts
• Contact local direct clients and advertising agencies, acting as a liaison between the station and the advertising community
• Make customer-focused sales presentations to all classifications of clients to obtain orders for advertising time
• Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions, in order to meet requirements
• Coordinate internally the actual purchase of advertising time, placement of the schedule
• Develop short and long-range plans for revenue growth. Overachieve monthly/quarterly in new local direct television and digital l revenue quotas
• Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; and coordinate commercial production with the creative team.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Must be accomplished with the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Must also be willing to learn and master industry-dedicated computer software applications

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)

WEEK-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.