Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit:
New Business Development - Account Executive
General Job Description:
Weigel Broadcasting Co. local home of The U (WCIU), U Too (WMEU), MeTV (WWME), MeTV FM WRME Radio 87.7, and WIN Digital Chicago, seeks a highly motivated, creative and ambitious new business development seller with a proven track record, specifically focused on developing TV, as well as Radio and Digital business.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will focus on new business development for our multiple platforms of TV, Radio and Digital.
Consistent lead generation and ability to connect with potential clients.
Excel in new business development and in generating new dollars.
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
Track record of new business development across multiple platforms.
Strong written, verbal, negotiation and communication skills.
High energy and passion for the job
Previous television, radio, cable, and/or digital sales experience required.
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Strong understanding of lead generation and account management
Wide Orbit and FreeWheel experience preferred
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet/Intranet)
Our Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package
Long Term Disability Insurance
HSA Plan
401k with Company Match
Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
Tax-free Transit
Discounted Parking Access
Convenient access to highways and public transportation
One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row
Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.