WGN-TV Account Executive, New Business Development Job at Nexstar Broadcasting, Chicago, IL

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  • Nexstar Broadcasting
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

WGN-TV is seeking an innovative sales leader with a zest for the broadcast /digital sales business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have the ability to take the market by storm. Responsible for growing WGN-TV’s advertiser list, developing new direct business revenue and growing WGN-TV’s market share through the sale of commercial television spots, specials, sports and digital assets at the highest attainable rates. Expected to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and agencies through frequent contact in person or by telephone and to promote the station and sell available airtime and digital solutions. Prepare sales presentations to sell commercial airtime and digital solutions utilizing available in-house ratings research materials, knowledge of the advertisers and agencies and their advertising needs, knowledge of the local marketplace competition and available station commercial time.

Requirements/Skills:

  • Minimum of two years buying/selling television/radio/Digital advertising in a major market is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Requires demonstrable knowledge of the local market, rating services, new business development, multimedia, available research tools and other means for creating non-traditional revenue i.e.(digital, social etc.)

  • Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze the market, package, price and sell available airtime.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with negotiate and influence internal and external contacts.

  • Comfortable with Excel, PowerPoint a must; familiarity with Matrix, Wide Orbit a bonus.

  • Valid Driver's License

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SALARY RANGE: $50K - $60K Annualized plus $10K-$25K commission

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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 its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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 its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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