About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WBTV:
WBTV is located in the heart of the Queen City, just west of Uptown. As a community leader for over 75 years. WBTV prides itself on putting its viewers first. Being “On Your Side” is more than just a slogan, but is a culture that permeates throughout the station and is truly felt by the entire WBTV team. WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the “most trustworthy source of news and information” in the area, according to research. WBTV First Alert Weather is the certified most accurate forecast for the market as measured by WeatherRate.
Job Summary/Description:
WBTV, a Gray Media station located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an individual who is highly organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team environment to support our National Sales Department.
We are looking for a National Sales Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn about the broadcast industry. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the sales process and requires a person who is an effective communicator and capable of multitasking. In this position, the candidate will assist the National Sales Manager with various day-to-day activities. Candidate will be responsible for entering orders, making necessary revisions, assisting with makegoods, and delivering pre/post logs as requested. Candidate will also assist the National Sales Manager in tracking preemptions, upcoming paid programming opportunities, and notifying of any revenue changes due to cancellations or additions by agencies. The candidate will also assist in managing political orders and maintaining public files for the FCC. While experience in broadcasting is a plus, we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates the necessary skills and enthusiasm for the role.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing or advertising, or equivalent work experience
- Must possess good communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently, solve problems, multitask, and able to manage time effectively
- Knowledge of MS Office products and Wide Orbit Traffic preferred
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)
WBTV-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.
