About Gray Media:

Gray Media 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 KVLY:

The Valley News Live Media Group is composed of market-leading digital and connected TV properties, KVLY (NBC), KXJB (CBS), The Fargo CW, MeTV, Heroes and Icons, and The365. Our coverage area stretches north and south from the Canadian border to the South Dakota line encompassing half of North Dakota and a third of Minnesota.

We offer excellent benefits, dental, vision, 401(k), and of course a competitive salary as well as great fringe benefits. We are a company that is dedicated to producing quality news in a vibrant, fun college-town environment with incredible outdoor activities.

Job Summary/Description:

The Media Executive will be trained in new business and digital business development as well as the back end of the systems required to execute campaigns including Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Matrix Monarch, and other relevant systems.

Valley News Live, a Gray Media company located in Fargo, North Dakota has an opening for a Media Executive to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. At Valley News Live, we help businesses "find and keep their very best customers” using effective marketing and advertising. Big ideas equal big results and we are looking for strategic thinkers that help guide businesses through the marketing landscape. If you have marketing or sales experience and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual who likes working with people, this could be your opportunity to work better hours and make more money!

The Media Executive will be trained in new business and digital business development as well as the back end of the systems required to execute campaigns including Wide Orbit Traffic, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Matrix Monarch, and other relevant systems.  There will be specific activities expected to occur on a weekly basis, those activities include new contacts through cold calling via phone or in person, conducting consumer needs analysis, conducting new business proposals, and starting new business advertising strategies.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Business-to-business sales experience preferred
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
* Ability to use creativity to solve problems
* Ability to develop campaigns and motivate others
* A real desire to understand your clients and their businesses
* A thirst for ongoing learning: advertising, marketing, television, digital
* Experience selling digital products/strategies including audience targeting, social media, PPC, SEO
* Excellent knowledge of presentation software, MS Office products, and CRM software
* Must meet the Gray Media driving requirements and have a valid driver's license
* Must be able to maintain quality service to the businesses that depend on us

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)

KVLY-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.