LOCAL SALES ASSISTANT - WTVA
Sales & Business Development
Saltillo, MS, USA
About Gray Media:
Today, we are 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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 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.
About WTVA:
Come be a part of North Mississippi's most-viewed media source and #1 television station in the market! WTVA consistently delivers award-winning local news and weather coverage, keeping our viewers informed and safe with the WTVA Weather Authority team.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVA is looking for an organized, detail-oriented team player with exceptional written and verbal skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. This role will work directly with sales management and media executives, providing essential support to help maintain strong customer relationships. This opportunity is a great way to become part of a highly respected media organization and station.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Sales Team with campaign details and organization
- Entering and maintaining orders into our Sales system
- Create support documents for advertiser campaigns
- Effectively communicate with internal teams (Sales, Creative Services, Traffic) and external clients when needed
- Work cooperatively with managers and co-workers to deliver a high-level of service daily
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have computer and software experience, proficient in Microsoft Tool Suite
- Previous experience with Sales or Advertising a plus, but not required
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Capable of learning new systems promptly and thoroughly
- Must be highly focused, organized, and detail-oriented
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)
WTVA-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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

