Media Executive (Local) - Wowt

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WOWT:

WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description:

Love the pitch? Live for the close?

Join WOWT First Alert 6 - award-winning, community-first, and backed by Gray Media power. This isn't order-taking. This is building bold, multi-platform campaigns that move businesses - and your career.

Why you'll love it here: Legacy of excellence + startup energy. Big platform, local impact. Room to win big for clients and for yourself.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Grow revenue - expand key accounts and hunt net-new business
• Sell the full mix: TV + OTT/Streaming, targeted email, programmatic display/video, paid social, YouTube, SEM/SEO
• Turn client goals into creative, data-backed campaigns that perform
• Plan, propose, execute, optimize - own it start to finish
• Prospect, pitch, close, retain, repeat
• Forecast with accuracy, hit activity targets, shine as a teammate

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Have a proven record growing revenue/share with multi-platform sales
• Are energized by new business, strategy, and winning
• Build trust fast and love translating digital into results
• Are self-motivated, highly organized, high-character, and fun to work with
• No prior media sales experience needed - we'll train the right person. If you're driven, coachable, and genuinely enjoy working with people, you'll thrive here.

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)

WOWT-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 at every location where 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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.