Account Executive

Job Description

Join our Team at WTWO-TV! We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Account Executive to support local businesses. If you’re passionate about media, sales and fostering community connections, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in making a positive impact on our local community through media and advertising.

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.

Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work related experience, or recent college graduate with quality news internships.

Benefits

Nexstar Media Inc. offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees and a 401(k) match plan for all eligible employees.

How to Apply

ALL applicants must apply on-line at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar.
Please upload resume and references.

Requires background screening to hire.