DESCRIPTION

WJW-TV, Cleveland’s market leader and one of the top FOX affiliates in the country has an immediate opening for an Account Executive to enhance our strong sales team! Ideal candidate will have previous television/digital sales experience.

JOB EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

1. Responsible for generating revenues as set by AE and their Manager to meet overall station budget. Maximize station revenue through sale of commercial television and digital products.

2. Develop strong relationships with both advertising agencies and local clients in an effort to grow their business by planning and organizing a sales strategy to meet goals, as well as monitor and track sales plan.

3. Sell advertising on our television and digital platforms.

4. Demonstrate a great attitude and strong work ethic to help our clients grow.

5. Achieve monthly and quarterly revenue goals.

6. Identify the needs of local businesses and prepare custom sales presentations with solutions to address those needs.

7. Indirectly supervise a sales assistant for support in order completion, sales package presentation, and other administrative duties.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

1. Well organized, excellent oral and written presentation skills.

2. Ability to develop and enhance strong client and agency relationships.

3. College degree and sales experience in Television or related industry.

4. Proficient computer skills.

5. Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit http://www.nexstar.tv.

Apply Online: Nexstar.tv/careers Search for job requisition id

REQ-33472

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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