Local Account Executive

Company:  Nexstar Broadcasting
Location: Philadelphia
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

WPHL-TV is looking for a Local Account Executive!WPHL-TV (Philadelphia) / Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. (the largest locally owned media company in the United States) is looking for a local Account Executive in the #4 DMA in the country. Our cross-screen marketing approach includes digital platforms Weather.com, CTV/OTT, video, search, social, digital display as well as broadcast television including The CW, Liv Golf, ACC Basketball/Football, Inside the NFL and much more. Account Executives have a flexible work environment at WPHL.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Present ideas, expectations and information in a concise well-organized manner and effectively run meetings with clientsEnsuring all financial budget goals are met by using WPHL/Nexstar advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain and grow your account/revenue baseCultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients while promoting station/company image and perceptionIdentifying needs of advertisers and preparing customized sales presentationsConsulting with sales management on opportunities and specific needs of clientsCurating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients with a heavy focus on business developmentBeing a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starterCollaborate with internal partners to drive revenue and meet/exceed established sales targetsManage multiple creative projects throughout their life cycles and provide clients with detailed weekly/monthly/quarterly reportsJob Requirements:Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years selling experience, preferably in television and/or digital mediaProficient in computer applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.Ability to multi-task & operate with a sense of urgencyExcellent communication skillsStrong organizational & presentation skillsConfidence to speak with decision makersNexstar 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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