Media Executive; Asso Bilingual - Kcbd

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 Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KCBD:

KCBD/KXTQ/KLCW/KMYL/KLBB are the dominant stations in the Lubbock, TX area of West Texas. Our main station is an NBC affiliate and has been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 20+ years. We are also a Telemundo affiliate, and we have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products.

Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills. Dominant station is preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is seeking a bilingual Spanish Media Sales Success Specialist to join our elite sales team. This role would be the lead in selling our Spanish Media products, including on-air and digital platforms. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills. Must have the ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Applicant must be Bilingual Spanish Speaking
- Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced environment.
- High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence.
- Strong work ethic and integrity.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Applicants should be prepared to have a robust new business goal annually.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- College degree preferred. Media and/or Marketing background is a plus.
- Must be bilingual.
- Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner while working in a fast-paced environment;
High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence;
Strong work ethic and integrity;
Problem-solving and organizational skills;
Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development.
- Applicants must be proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). , 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 theGray-TV Ulti Pro self-service portal )

KCBD-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.

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