Multimedia Sales Manager
NOTICE OF JOB OPENING FOR
Multimedia Sales Manager
Job Overview:
Gray Television 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 WLBT
WLBT-TV is the #1 rated local TV broadcast and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are the
dominant NBC Affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson,
MS is market #92 with a 24-county DMA. Jackson, MS is Mississippi's largest TV DMA, serving as
the state capital, with several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the
state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical School. Jackson is located within a
short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville,
Dallas, and Atlanta. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State,
Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans are an
easy three-hour drive from NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of
Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.
JOB SUMMARY
WLBT-TV in Jackson, MS, is seeking an organized and creative professional to help lead our digital
sales efforts in the role of Multimedia Sales Manager. The position works in tandem with the
Director of Sales on business development for the station, specifically championing digital sales.
WLBT-TV in Jackson, MS, is looking for a highly qualified candidate to be the next Multimedia Sales
Manager. This person must be highly motivated to lead a team of 10+ salespeople in the highly
dynamic world of broadcast and digital sales. The candidate must have a proven track record of
growing market share, building successful client partnerships, coaching, training a local team, and
staying relevant in the ever-changing world of broadcast and digital sales. The ideal candidate is
goal-oriented, driven, and able to motivate the local sales team to achieve their individual sales
goals. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, communicate across departments, ensure
projects and campaigns are executed as proposed and sold, extremely organized with great time
management skills.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Driving digital revenue growth and achieving revenue targets with a focus on new local direct
business
- Providing digital training to the sales team
- Assisting Multimedia Executives in presenting and closing business
- Developing sales presentations and collateral using up-to-date research materials
- Maintaining campaign tracking, delivery, and reporting to ensure campaign success
- Working at a partnership/consultative level as an expert in digital advertising with a Multimedia
executive and advertisers
Recruiting and hiring
- Exceptional skills in recruiting, coaching, and training sellers
- Achieving digital and broadcast sales objectives, building relationships, communicating clearly,
and the ability to forecast, manage budgets, and execute a strategic plan is critical
- Ability to manage multiple projects, extremely organized, and great time management
- If you are a critical thinker who possesses a strong work ethic and the desire to lead a
''seasoned'' sales staff at a first-class organization, who brings new and innovative ideas to work,
please apply and attach a cover letter
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years prior experience in broadcast sales
- 3 years of experience in managing a sales team, strategic planning, and a track record of growing
revenue preferred
Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume.
Additional Info
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
04/21/2025
Closing Date:
07/21/2025
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi