SALES/ MARKETING COORDINATOR - WKTB/Telemundo Atlanta (Gray Media Group)

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 Wktb/Telemundo Atlanta:

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. We own and/or operate television stations and leading digital properties in 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. We also own video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as the studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Our stations deliver the news, weather, sports, and entertainment that millions of our neighbors count on every day. 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.

Job Summary/Description:

We are seeking a qualified, passionate, organized, and driven Local Sales & Marketing Coordinator for WKTB-TV (Telemundo Atlanta). This media professional will be located in Brookhaven, GA. The position will assist Media Executives in transactional support and be responsible for the overall administrative duties. Key tasks include entering orders, creating packages, assisting with make-goods, communicating commercial airtimes, coordinating ad copy, responding to incoming requests, getting credit approvals, following up on invoice discrepancies/collections, and screening incoming calls and correspondence. They will also assist the Sales Managers in PowerPoint sales package creation, and client recaps, as well as Nielsen reporting and revenue tracking.

Duties/Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for entering television and digital orders, creating packages, and assisting with make goods.
• Responsible for communicating commercial airtimes, coordinating ad copy, and responding to incoming requests.
• Responsible for getting credit approvals and following up on invoice discrepancies/collections.
• Enter orders into the Wide Orbit system and verify accuracy.
• Assist with avails, linking with historical rates, and creating packages/proposals for Account Executives' approval.
• Pulling daily pre-emption reports and contacting clients for make-good approval.
• Assist Account Executives with posting and pre-posting.
• Responsible for receiving ad copy from the client or production department and communicating airtimes to clients.
• Obtaining credit approval, creating profiles for new accounts, and responding to incoming requests
• Follow up with agencies and customers on invoice discrepancies/collections and other general administrative tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.
• Candidates should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple challenges simultaneously.
• Create sales and marketing sponsorship/promotion plans, literature, and advertising proposals for clients.
• Work with internal departments to manage account stewardship through a process.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions and client meetings, and promotions.
• Bring a high energy level, ambition, intensity, and long-term perspective to be a core part of building something genuinely significant over time.
• Be a self-starter, resourceful, and able to identify and articulate opportunities for product/process improvement with significant revenue potential.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Requirements:
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and a knowledge of Wide Orbit and Matrix.
• Relationship builder with an engaging and energetic personality and a desire to contribute to the team to win.
• Goal-driven and self-motivated individual.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong written, presentation, marketing, and closing skills.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work full-time on location in Brookhaven, GA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insurance.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

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)  

WKTB-TV (Telemundo Atlanta)/Gray Media, Inc. 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.