Media Executive - Ksfy

Position: MEDIA EXECUTIVE - KSFY (Brookings Region)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 KSFY:KSFY (ABC)/KDLT (NBC), and ODLT (FOX) is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and news-gathering technology, making it one of the most state-of-the-art television stations in the market and the region that produces over 38 hours of news each week.Job Summary/Description:Dakota News Now is seeking a solutions-oriented professional with a strong digital sales background to join our dynamic sales team. The Media Executive is responsible for the development, retention, and growth of digital revenue, primarily focusing on the northern part of the Dakota News Now coverage area in and around Brookings. The Media Executive will design and sell digital marketing solutions for businesses using the latest advertising products available across the Dakota News Now digital platforms and Gray Digital Media digital platforms (Programmatic, OTT, Email, Social, SEM, SEO).Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Consult with business owners, marketing and advertising executives, directors, and managers to develop and implement an effective digital marketing strategy for their business.• Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of digital sales revenue for retention and growth.• Learn and master Dakota News Now digital advertising products and tools, along with Gray Digital Media's suite of digital services.• Develop, retain, and grow client relationships in the Pierre Area.• Manage your digital book of business using client management tools and software.• Design, write, and present marketing proposals and PowerPoint presentations.• Communicate and collaborate effectively across all Dakota News Now/Gray Digital Media departments and support staff.Qualifications/Requirements:- Sales experience preferred but not necessary.- Must possess a strong work ethic and a solid understanding of digital marketing.If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to Gray Careers, 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 Ulti Pro self-service portal.)KSFY-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…