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Nexstar Media Group Account Executive in Chicago, Illinois
The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies and accounts, cold-calling new prospects, and convincing potential clients of the merits of audio and digital advertising.
Additional Job Description:
Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
Develops integrated marketing campaigns using the tools available at WGN Radio and Nexstar Media Group, which include, but are not limited to:
- Radio Advertising in non-sports programming.
Digital Advertising, including but not limited to: OTT, Video, Social, Programmatic, and Email.
Select Sports Play-by-Play carried on WGN Radio.
Identify, develop, and expand existing clients, new clients & key account relationships.
Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote products/services in the most effective way.
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.
Establishes credible relationships with the local business community.
Willingness to take on additional opportunities and perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
2+ years of experience as an Account Executive or in sales, preferably in the media field
Experience with key verticals/categories investing in audio and digital.
Experience with high-value partnerships including prospecting, negotiating, etc.
Experience with digital media and/or extensive agency experience.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
Detail oriented and organized.
Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.