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12/24/2023
Media Sales Coordinator
KCRG-TV9
| Company | KCRG-TV9 |
| Position | MEDIA SALES COORDINATOR - KCRG |
| Jobdescription | 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 KCRG: KCRG TV9 is the ABC affiliate in Cedar Rapids and is owned by Gray Television, Inc. KCRG's crew of dedicated reporters and staff serves the Eastern Iowa region. The station is a longtime leader in local news and programming in the region. KCRG 9.2 bring local live events to Eastern Iowa, including high school and college sports, show choirs, parades, and much more. The CW 9.3 joined the KCRG portfolio in 2021, and this station carries highly viewed programming from the CW network. KCRG is also part of Gray Digital Media (GDM), which offers high quality and targeted digital services, both locally and in all 50 states. Job Summary/Description: The Multi-Platform Media Sales Coordinator will work with the sales team to achieve revenue goals, and enhance our presence in an ever-evolving landscape of television and digital marketing. The sales coordinator will also assist in preparing proposals, presentations, sales collateral, efficient communication, and order entry. Excellent earning potential and competitive benefits package. Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): ▪️ Collaborate with the sales team to maintain accurate and up-to-date client creatives, campaign extensions and sales collateral updates ▪️ Coordinate meetings and appointments for the sales team for production needs utilizing Trello, ensuring efficient communication and on-time scheduling with the production team. ▪️ Ensure all digital orders are running in Wide Orbit and proper creative is active. ▪️ Input broadcast and digital orders for Account Executives. Market Research - ▪️ Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in TV sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities. ▪️ Provide regular updates to the sales team regarding any updates and releases from Gray corporate, includes digital updates and communications relevant from the newsletters. ▪️ Research key updates and initiatives via ComScore and Nielsen. Client Communication - ▪️ Act as a liaison between clients and the sales team, addressing inquiries, providing information, and ensuring client satisfaction. ▪️ Assist in the development of client proposals using PowerPoint, and contracts, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives. Digital Marketing Coordination - ▪️ Work closely with the Digital Sales Manager to coordinate the execution of digital campaigns. ▪️ Review insights dashboards and assist in preparing client review documentation in PowerPoint. ▪️ Assist in monitoring and analyzing the performance of digital marketing initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for optimization. Administrative Support - ▪️ Manage and organize sales-related documentation, contracts, and other administrative tasks. ▪️ Assist in tracking sales metrics, KPI's and preparing monthly reports for clients/Account Executives. Qualifications/Requirements: ▪️ Previous sales experience is preferred but not required. ▪️ Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media or a related field. ▪️ Strong understanding of TV media and digital marketing concepts and trend a plus. ▪️ Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. ▪️ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with CRM software. ▪️ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. ▪️ Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work. ▪️ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. ▪️ Enjoys working with technology and on computers. ▪️ Candidate must be able to complete the MVR check. Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", we encourage you to 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) KCRG-TV/Gray Television, 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. Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before or by the first workday. Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. |
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