MEDIA EXECUTIVE (LOCAL) - WOWT

FOX Carolina News • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join WOWT First Alert 6 – an award-winning Gray Media powerhouse with a legacy of excellence and a future that’s all about what’s next. We’re looking for an experienced Media Executive who turns business goals into bold, multi-platform campaigns—and has fun doing it. WOWT is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can’t be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men’s College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market. Gray Media is 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 47 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.

Requirements

• Have a proven track record of multi-platform selling that increases revenue and share.
• Are a high-character, self-motivated team player with excellent organization.
• Get energized by new business and strategic planning—you like to win.
• Have built solid relationships and know how digital solutions amplify a client’s campaign.
• Bring media sales experience and genuinely enjoy working with people.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by expanding existing accounts and winning net-new business.
• Own the mix across TV + digital: OTT/Streaming, targeted email, programmatic display/video, paid social, YouTube, SEM/SEO, and more.
• Build trust: create strong client relationships and translate business goals into creative, data-backed campaigns.
• Plan. Propose. Perform: collaborate on strategy, present solutions, then execute and optimize.
• Prospect, pitch, close—retain and grow.
• Crush activity targets, deliver thorough, accurate forecasts, and be an awesome teammate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed