DIRECTOR - GRAY SPORTS NETWORKS - RAYCOM SPORTS na Gray Media

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 43 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Gray Media, owner of broadcast television stations in 113 local markets and a growing portfolio of broadcast sports networks covering more than 20% of the United States, seeks a motivated, passionate, and organized sports leader to drive sales growth and operational decision-making for the future.

In this dynamic role, you will leverage your knowledge of the sports industry and advertising strategies. and operational skills to develop innovative solutions that help our clients effectively reach and engage their target markets. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, teams, and internal stakeholders. You will interact with a wide variety of internal and external partners, including teams, conferences, leagues, television executives, and operational teams, in building effective sales solutions revolving around broadcast sports. This is an opportunity to help shape our growing sports business in a startup culture.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above 

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Experience in sports media, sports marketing, sports advertising, and strategic sports leadership, demonstrating a strong track record of driving growth and innovation in the sports and media industry.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing strategic initiatives tailored to sports media, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Comprehensive understanding of the sports media landscape, digital advertising, and sports technology, with insights into audience engagement and content distribution.
- Experience in translating complex sports content, products, and data into cohesive campaigns that drive fan engagement and revenue growth.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic sports and media environment, effectively managing multiple priorities with agility and strategic focus.

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)

Raycom Sports-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.