MEDIA EXECUTIVE - WFSB

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Rocky Hill, CT, USA
In-Office
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Sell and manage broadcast television and digital advertising campaigns, including streaming, OTT/CTV, social, display, and video solutions. Develop new business through prospecting and networking, manage client and agency relationships, prepare marketing proposals, collaborate with internal teams, and meet revenue and business-development targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 such markets 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 and the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account with Company contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer-paid life and disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave benefits
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
  • Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
  • Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$50,000/yr. (base + commission)

($3,000 to $4,000 monthly draw against earned commissions)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WFSB:

WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather, including Connecticut's only LIVE Doppler radar, breaking news, traffic, and all the info you need to make it through your day.

Job Summary/Description:

The #1 rated television station in the market is seeking an experienced and driven Multimedia Sales Executive to join our winning team. This role is responsible for selling a full suite of advertising solutions including broadcast television and a complete portfolio of digital products. The ideal candidate is a seasoned media seller who understands both strategic digital solutions and transactional broadcast, and possesses a strong ability to generate new business.

If you are competitive, relationship-focused, and motivated by winning, this is an opportunity to work with the market’s leading media company and a collaborative, high-performing sales team.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sell and manage advertising campaigns across broadcast television and digital platforms, including streaming, OTT/CTV, social, display, video, and other digital marketing solutions
• Prospect, develop, and secure new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking
• Maintain and grow existing client relationships while delivering exceptional service and results
• Manage transactional broadcast business with agencies and direct clients
• Develop strategic, integrated marketing solutions that help clients achieve measurable business results
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to local businesses and advertising agencies
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including marketing, digital strategy, and production
• Consistently meet or exceed revenue goals and new business targets
• Stay informed on industry trends, media consumption, and digital marketing innovations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proven experience in media sales, preferably digital advertising and broadcast television
• Demonstrated success in new business development and prospecting
• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms including OTT/CTV, programmatic, social, and display advertising
• Strong understanding of transactional broadcast sales and agency relationships
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented attitude with a desire to contribute to a winning sales culture

Competitive Compensation Plan:
• Compensation Pay: Pay is Commensurate with experience and includes a competitive commission structure.

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)

WFSB-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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.


Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in media sales
  • Experience with digital advertising and broadcast television sales
  • Demonstrated success in new business development and prospecting
  • Knowledge of OTT/CTV, programmatic, social, and display advertising platforms
  • Strong understanding of transactional broadcast sales and agency relationships
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven mindset
  • Team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative sales culture

Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.

  • Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.

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The Company
HQ: Tulsa, OK
2,154 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

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