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.
About KWCH:
KWCH-12 CBS Affiliate - #1 rated legacy station, located in Wichita Kansas and covering two thirds of the state, has a proud heritage with a forward thinking strategy. KWCH-12 is the market leader with viewers relying on news and weather coverage. Along with dominant news ratings, the #1 website and digital advertising offerings, you will have the opportunity to sell NFL (including Kansas City Chiefs Pre-season) March Madness, PGA Golf and CBS Primetime, we deliver the results for our advertisers. You will also sell KSCW featuring News at 7-9am, 4pm, 6:30pm and 9pm, and the stations Always on Storm Team 12, Heroes and Icons and Antenna TV.
Job Summary/Description:
KWCH/KSCW is currently looking to add a smart and self motivated individual to our sales team in Wichita, KS. As the dominant media company in the area, we have comprehensive marketing tools – both on-air and online.
We’re seeking a hard-working, well-organized, and high energy candidate with great people skills. The successful candidate will generate revenue by selling advertising to local businesses on the station’s multiple platforms and increase shares of existing businesses. The position offers excellent earnings potential and full benefits – including group health & dental, PTO, and 401(k).
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Accountability within a Sales environment
• A positive, results-oriented attitude
• Ability to cold call and diagnose challenges and opportunities of local businesses
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills
• 2+ years of advertising sales experience preferred
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Business preferred
Licensing/Certifications: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
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)
KWCH-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 be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
Experience
Preferred
2 year(s): advertising sales experience preferred
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Business Administration
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Drivers License
