Description

About Gray Media:

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 45 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.

About WVIR:

WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV 29News is the dominant media station in the desirable Charlottesville market. 29News is consistently the top-rated station in all news day parts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.

Job Summary/Description:

29News seeks a self-motivated Media Coordinator to provide administrative support and increase productivity. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, is detail-oriented, and can work independently in a fast-paced culture. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Offer assistance to Sales Management and Sales Staff
- Manage order entry and maintenance tasks such as avails, proposals, pre/post logs
- Develop PowerPoint sales presentations for clients and station initiatives
- Monitor daily changes in inventory and programs
- Generate detailed reports for management, sales staff, and clients
- Create, prepare, and maintain sales collateral and packages for sales staff and other projects assigned by management
- Help with traffic with order entry and copy
- Collaborate with other departments on projects as required
- Assist with research, traffic, and programming functions within the sales department

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A high school diploma or its equivalent qualification is required. A college or technical degree is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational and phone skills.
- Applicant must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- The job requires working well under pressure and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with attention to detail.

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)

WVIR-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.