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Gray Television

DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT - KPTV

Gray Television, Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078

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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 U.S. 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. About KPTV

KPTV - FOX 12, part of Gray Television and Gray Digital Media, is a trusted leader in news, entertainment, and sports across the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. As part of Gray Digital Media’s nationwide network, we combine the power of local storytelling with industry‑leading digital marketing solutions to help businesses connect with their audiences and grow. Our mission is to serve our community through innovation, integrity, and impactful content across every platform—on air, online, and everywhere our viewers and users are. Job Summary/Description

KPTV - FOX 12/Gray Digital Media in Portland seeks a Digital Marketing Specialist to support our Marketing Executives with client‑facing, post‑sale campaign planning, trafficking, and optimization. You’ll manage cross‑platform digital advertising (display, video, OTT/CTV, social, search), implement pixels/UTMs and GA4 reporting, and drive measurable results for local businesses through data‑driven insights. We’re seeking an energetic, strategic Digital Marketing Specialist who loves collaborating, problem‑solving, and driving measurable results. In this role, you’ll be the go‑to digital expert supporting our Marketing Executives (MEs) — bridging sales and strategy to craft, launch, and optimize multi‑channel campaigns. You’ll bring creativity, data‐driven insights, and a passion for local business growth to every project. Duties/Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

Partner daily with MEs to build digital strategies that align with client goals and KPIs Translate client objectives into clear post‑sale marketing plans, timelines, and deliverables Identify opportunities for cross‑platform solutions that leverage display, video, OTT/CTV, search, and social Execution & Operations

Manage post‑sale campaign setup across platforms; coordinate creative assets, targeting, budgets, and flighting Oversee tracking implementation, including pixels, UTMs, and conversion events to ensure accurate measurement Work with internal and external teams to traffic assets and confirm launch readiness Optimization & Insights

Monitor performance and proactively optimize campaigns for efficiency and scale Diagnose performance drivers across audiences, creative, placements, and inventory; test and iterate Build clear, insightful reports that turn analytics into meaningful recommendations for clients and internal teams Growth & Collaboration

Join post‑sale client calls with MEs to present results and guide next‑step optimizations Surface upsell, renewal, and cross‑sell opportunities based on data‑backed insights Share success stories, case studies, and best practices to elevate digital expertise across the sales team Process & Quality

Maintain organized documentation, trafficking sheets, and reporting cadence Ensure all deliverables and reporting are accurate and on time Perform additional duties as assigned by management Qualifications/Requirements

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field 2+ years in digital marketing, media sales, or account management (broadcast or agency experience preferred) Strong grasp of digital channels and tactics: display, OTT/CTV, video, search, and social advertising Excellent communication and presentation skills—able to explain data and ideas clearly to clients and colleagues Collaborative, approachable teammate with a service mindset and strong follow‑through Analytical thinker with high attention to detail and a continuous improvement mentality Proficiency with analytics and office tools: Google Analytics (GA4), PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook A proactive, self‑starting attitude with curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for digital media Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

Experience with ad platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, YouTube), DSPs, or ad servers Familiarity with tag managers, pixel frameworks, and attribution models Comfort building dashboards and visualizations for non‑technical audiences Success in This Role Looks Like

On‑time launches with accurate tracking and documentation Clear, action‑oriented reporting that ties performance to client outcomes Measurable optimization wins (e.g., improved CTR/Engagement, lower CPA, stronger ROAS) Strong partnerships with MEs and clients that lead to renewals and growth Why KPTV/Gray Digital Media

Mission‑driven local impact backed by a national digital network Collaborative culture with ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to shape solutions that help local businesses thrive How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note about your experience driving measurable results for clients. If available, include 1‑2 examples (or summaries) of campaigns you’ve helped optimize and the outcomes achieved. KPTV-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. Equal Opportunity Employer

Gray Media is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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