MULTIMEDIA CONSULTANT – WMBF

About Gray Television:

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 WMBF:

WMBF-TV is the NBC Network affiliate for the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions of South Carolina and parts of North Carolina. This Gray Television-owned station was launched in 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC and was built as a state-of-the-art High-Definition broadcast facility. We broadcast 39 hours of live local news and weather along with NBC programming to 8 counties along the Grand Strand beaches westward into Florence, SC. We also use digital media platforms to deliver your Live, Local, Late Breaking news coverage to an ever-growing audience in the 95th Nielsen market. Myrtle Beach is a family vacation destination for millions of visitors each year due to our white sandy beaches, more than a hundred golf courses, amusement parks and mild weather. It is a pleasure to work in a city where so many people want to visit.

Job Summary/Description:

WMBF-TV, the NBC affiliate in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our winning sales team. This position is responsible for growing existing accounts and developing new business by providing excellent customer service and offering multi-platform advertising solutions which include: WMBF-TV, Bounce TV and a suite of digital media products. Success will be measured by meeting and exceeding new and existing business development goals.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

* Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines
* Responsible for the negotiation of rates with local and regional clients
* Service existing accounts and create special sales opportunities specific to each client
* Seek out and win the business of new advertisers
* Assist in the production of client’s needs and act as a liaison with all departments
* Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
* Seek out new information through research and utilize it in client proposals effectively

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in business or a related is preferred
* Wide Orbit, Microsoft Excel, and Matrix experience is preferred
* Ability to get along with others and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships
* Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Negotiation skills are required

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

WMBF-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company.

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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Required:  Driver’s License