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 WLOX:
At WLOX, we are a family. We work hard and play to win, all while having fun. We are proud to be the #1 and #2 stations on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, producing award-winning news and serving our community for over 60 years. We are the ABC, CBS, Bounce TV, MeTV & Telemundo affiliate in the market. We also have a dominant digital presence using the WLOX News App, the WLOX Weather App, Gulf Coast Weekend, and social media platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. We are the Station for South Mississippi.
Job Summary/Description:
The WLOX sales department is seeking a friendly, positive, self-motivated individual to join our team! The primary responsibilities of this role are to provide a variety of administrative support to our Local Account Executives and National Sales Manager. This position is also responsible for managing commercial copy and preparing and filling the logs for our traffic hub. This individual must thrive in a team environment and have a strong work ethic. The Sales Assistant position is a vital role in the success of our business. Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work with others are a must.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Provide support to Sales Management, Sales Staff, and Master Control each day.
• Order entry/maintenance including avails, proposals, pre/post logs.
• Maintain with accuracy the commercial, promo, and PSA database in WideOrbit Traffic. This includes filing and purging of information in a timely fashion.
• Confirm traffic instructions to various advertisers and agencies as needed.
• Daily management of inventory changes/program changes.
• Fill and proof traffic logs for finalization by the hub.
• Provide a dub list of needed materials for Master Control each day.
• Assist the National Sales Manager with order entry and client requests.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate is an organized multitasker.
- They are detail-oriented, a problem solver, and able to learn new things quickly.
- This person works well under pressure and understands how to prioritize and manage time wisely.
- Candidate should be proficient in data entry and have experience in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• 1-2 years in an office setting
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-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.
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
- 1-2 years of experience in an office setting
- Proficiency in data entry
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
- Ability to learn new things quickly and solve problems
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Gray Media Insights
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.
