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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 21 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
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 WGGB: Named 2021 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 WGGB:

Named 2021 Station of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6 and CBS 3.

WGGB is located in Springfield, MA. We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events. Gray TV has extensive resources from training to specialized business units to a number of production divisions creating original content for our TV stations. Gray TV is looking into the future, come look with us.

Job Summary/Description:

Western Mass News is looking for a highly qualified candidate with a proven track record of success to become our General Sales Manager. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience (transactional negotiations, pricing management & budgeting/forecasting), a passion for the power of digital advertising & developing new local direct revenue by integrating digital into all campaigns, & equally solid leadership, management, coaching & mentorship skills. The team is focused on growing new local direct revenue (broadcast & digital) with customized client-focused solutions & maximizing revenue from returning business (agency & direct). This is an opportunity for a strong leader to further strengthen our multi-platform sales team.

Duties/Responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

- Work in collaboration with sales management to foster & promote a positive, successful culture.
- Passion for recruiting, coaching, training and developing multi-platform sellers.
- Manage a team of Account Executives (AE's), sales assistants, NSM & DSM.
- Guide and oversee the local sales teams' selling efforts to achieve/exceed revenue goals with agency and direct clients across all platforms.
- Maintain effective internal systems and processes to ensure development of new and existing accounts and to help keep AE's on track to achieve/exceed revenue goals.
- Cultivate & maintain excellent agency and direct relationships with existing & new clients.
- Strong understanding of marketing, promotions, sponsorships, community outreach programs & advertising with an emphasis on creating strategies that grow revenue & support local businesses.
- Work in partnership with the sales management team to forecast revenue, manage budgets, and execute strategic plans.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Candidate must possess strong leadership, motivational and sales experience in addition to a proven track record of top performance.
- Exceptional skills in recruiting, coaching, and training sellers.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in local broadcast sales management, strategic planning and a proven track record of leadership and sales success, including development of new local direct revenue & agency negotiations.
- Solid understanding of how television & digital products work together to create success for clients. Digital product knowledge to include full suite of solutions – OTT/CTV, streaming, targeted display & video, social media, email marketing, SEM/SEO, etc.
- Goal-oriented, driven & know how to motivate a local sales team to achieve their sales goals.
- Can multi-task & manage multiple projects, communicate across departments and ensure projects & campaigns are executed as proposed and sold.
- Strong organizational, written and presentation skills within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Competitive, persuasive (ability to overcome objections), energetic and self-motivated traits.
- Proficient in key industry software platforms – Wide Orbit, WOMS, Matrix, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance.

Qualified, 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

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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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, and 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
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via RetirementJobs.com posted_at: 26 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
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 WGGB/WSHM: Named 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 WGGB/WSHM:

Named 2021 Station of the year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6 and CBS 3.

Job Description/Summary:

Western Mass News is looking for a passionate and visual editor/photojournalist to join our award winning news team. The candidate must be able to work in a highly functioning, experienced, talented newsroom. Must have experience with non-linear equipment and have an ability to function in a deadline environment. Strong analytical and problem solving skills needed.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Shooting and editing video and sound for all WMN multimedia platforms
- Must display competence in videography and video editing
- Must be capable of gathering news as part of a team or on your own
- Responsible for maintaining assigned gear and live devices (Live U)
- Driving a company vehicle and any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

-1-2 years of experience as a television editor/photographer or related internships
- Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours.

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 (include link of your work)

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WGGB/WSHM-TV/Gray Television Group, 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, and 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 by the first workday
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
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 WGGB: WGGB (Western 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 WGGB:

WGGB (Western Mass News) is located in Springfield, MA and has the ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates. Western Mass News was the 2021 Station of the Year as named by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Our three major networks and digital platform speak daily to over half of Western Mass Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events. Gray TV has extensive resources from training to specialized business units to a number of production divisions creating original content for our TV stations. Gray TV is looking into the future, come look with us.

Job Summary/Description:

The Special Projects Producer oversees multiple projects, including the planning of our in-depth stories that focus on Getting Answers for the Western Massachusetts community. The position also oversees sales integration segments, award nominations, special programs, and other tasks as assigned by the News Director.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Oversees the planning of weekly in-depth stories: this includes brainstorming ideas with reporters, keeping calendar up to date, and making sure that deadlines are met - Conduct interviews and potentially write stories that will be voiced by on-air talent

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred

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

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television Group, 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, and 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
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via Salary.com posted_at: 22 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
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 WGGB: WGGB (Western 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 WGGB:

WGGB (Western Mass News) is located in Springfield, MA and has the ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates. Western Mass News was the 2021 Station of the Year as named by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Our three major networks and digital platform speak daily to over half of Western Mass Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass's most live programming, from the Oscars to all the major live sporting events. Gray TV has extensive resources from training to specialized business units to a number of production divisions creating original content for our TV stations. Gray TV is looking into the future, come look with us.

Job Summary/Description:

WGGB is seeking an entry level Multimedia Account Executive to develop new business for both on-air and digital platforms. If you are a little analytical and a little creative, enjoy being out in the community, helping people succeed and are up for the challenge…you may just be the next person to make their mark in the Television Advertising world! We offer a comprehensive training program to help you to be successful in the fast paced, fun environment of multi-platform advertising. If determining your own success is for you, you NEED to apply today.

You'll with area businesses creating multi-level, multi-platform marketing campaigns for those businesses to succeed. Position involves prospecting and calling on new businesses, developing successful marketing plans with decision makers, retaining those businesses and collecting the cost of those successful plans. The Account Executive will utilize tools, such as Gray TV training, business planners, already created proposals and custom generated Television commercials to formulate those marketing plans. Typical day, but not limited to: Call on new business targets, schedule appointments to make in-person marketing presentations, participate in creative meetings for TV commercials, enter and manage orders, etc.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:

◾ Sales experience helpful, but not necessary.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of sales 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television Group, 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, and 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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation
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Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are contemplating what's next? Life is short. Stop waiting for "real life" to start and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your media career with Gray Television's paid internship program! As a paid intern, you won't sit and watch someone else doing their job. Gray's intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams. With Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are contemplating what's next? Life is short. Stop waiting for "real life" to start and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your media career with Gray Television's paid internship program!

As a paid intern, you won't sit and watch someone else doing their job. Gray's intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

With 113 television stations across the U.S., Gray Television offers an unprecedented opportunity for students to learn an area of broadcast expertise from seasoned professionals in the business. Whether your interest involves news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, our stations become a hands-on learning environment for Gray Television interns. If we have an employee doing it, there can be a Gray intern learning and earning.

Not only will you walk away with an expanded resume and portfolio, Gray's paid internship opens doors... to begin your full-time career with Gray Television. Many of our current employees started as interns. Our paid internship program puts you at the front of the line for full-time job openings, armed with the training you received from your internship.

Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today! You'll be able to choose your desired location(s) and areas of interest.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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 WGGB:

Named 2021 Station of the Year by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, MA, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3.

• Interested in the program? Go tohttps://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type"Intern"(in search bar)

WGGB-TV/Gray Television Group, 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
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