WOWT

The Local Sales Manager will help lead a high energy sales team in one of the Midwest’s coolest cities. We’re WOWT, part of Gray Media, and we’re looking for a Local Sales Manager who lives for closing deals, building teams, and playing in the digital sandbox. Help lead the local sales team day to day: coaching, goal setting, ride alongs, and pipeline reviews. Build smart sales strategies with our GM/DOS to hit and exceed revenue goals across all platforms. Create modern, data driven pitches using the latest tools and research from Gray Digital Media. Train and mentor the team on new business development, digital products, and full funnel solutions. Own pricing and packaging so our offers are competitive, creative, and brand safe. Champion culture—keep the vibe positive, collaborative, and hungry to win. Support our sales assistants and coordinators, helping them grow and streamline our workflow. Track results with weekly salesperson, category, and project reports so we always know what’s working. 5+ years in media/advertising sales (broadcast, digital, agency, or similar). Some sales management or team lead experience OR you’re a top seller ready for your next step. Familiarity with Matrix, WideOrbit, and other CRM/traffic tools is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. If you’re ready to lead a talented team, innovate with digital, and work with managers who actually like to have fun, we’d love to talk.

Love the thrill of the pitch and the buzz of the close? Join WOWT First Alert 6 – an award-winning Gray Media powerhouse with a legacy of excellence and a future that’s all about what’s next. We’re looking for an experienced Media Executive who turns business goals into bold, multi-platform campaigns—and has fun doing it. Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Grow revenue by expanding existing accounts and winning net-new business. Own the mix across TV + digital: OTT/Streaming, targeted email, programmatic display/video, paid social, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more. Build trust: create strong client relationships and translate business goals into creative, data-backed campaigns. Plan. Propose. Perform: collaborate on strategy, present solutions, then execute and optimize. Prospect, pitch, close—retain and grow. Crush activity targets, deliver thorough, accurate forecasts, and be an awesome teammate. Flex your schedule for client needs and occasional events outside regular hours.   Qualifications/Requirements: Have a proven track record of multi-platform selling that increases revenue and share. Are a high-character, self-motivated team player with excellent organization. Get energized by new business and strategic planning—you like to win. Have built solid relationships and know how digital solutions amplify a client’s campaign. Bring media sales experience and genuinely enjoy working with people.   Interested applicants can go to  https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on  "apply now" , upload your cover letter, resume, and references.

Gray Local Media seeks a multi-media journalist with a passion for news, especially breaking and investigative stories. MMJ will shoot, write, and edit content for broadcast on air and online.  Duties of this job include creative shooting, writing, editing and posting of news stories, both hard news and features. Must have good writing skills and must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure.  Must be able to work individually or as member of a team. The successful applicant’s background must include, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or broadcast news experience.  He/she must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing. Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link representative of his/her work.  Also, if applicable to the position, MVR/Driver’s review and testing. EOE (All positions must show flexibility for evolving or changing operational needs. Hours, shifts, responsibilities, etc. are subject to change at management discretion.)

The Regional/Transactional Media Executive generates revenue through advertising sales by servicing new and existing clients. The Out of Market/Transactional Media Executive will be evaluated on achieving minimum revenue budget goals, market budget share, client service, thorough, accurate paperwork, teamwork, and attitude. (This is not a remote position.) General Responsibilities: The ideal candidate is responsible for avails and negotiating new and existing regional/transactional business. They will be stewards of the regional/transactional business reviewing makegoods, late runs, pre and post logs, aging and collections. Achieve individual revenue budgets. Develop and maximize revenue through incremental and digital spending and increased market share. Develop and maintain good agency/account relationships. Interact with the Traffic Department to ensure that the broadcast schedule airs as ordered. Assist Director of Sales with inventory management. Assist Director of Sales, National Sales Manager and Multimedia Sales Manager with research and packaging. Qualifications: Minimum of a High School degree (college degree preferred). Prior advertising sales experience preferred (television, digital, radio, print, outdoor, etc.) Proficiency in math, writing, listening, and verbal communications skills. Organization and time management skills. Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable automobile. Must possess good listening, speaking, and presentation skills. Must have good phone manners and a pleasant personality and social skills. Must maintain business-like and professional dress and appearance. Work Schedule: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday (minimum) Work schedule may vary depending upon workload and may increase during heavy sales and reporting periods Work attendance is monitored and time sheets are prepared for review by the Sales Manager Attendance may be required at meetings and/or functions outside of the office beyond regular office hours