• Local Account Executive

    Nexstar Media Group (Philadelphia, PA)


    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 #5 DMA in the country. As a local Account Executive, you will help local businesses realize growth opportunities by introducing them to compelling targeted messaging through customized screen-based advertising solutions. 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, NASCAR, ACC Basketball/Football, Inside the NFL, WWE:NXT and much more. Account Executives have a flexible work environment at WPHL.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    + Ensuring all financial budget goals are met by using WPHL/Nexstar advertising products to prospect, develop, maintain and grow your account/revenue base

    + Cultivating new relationships and strengthening current relationships with local direct clients while promoting station/company image and perception

    + Identifying needs of advertisers and preparing customized sales presentations

    + Consulting with sales management on opportunities and specific needs of clients

    + Curating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients with a heavy focus on business development

    + Maintaining a customer friendly attitude while being dedicated to company requirements and customer needs

    + Being a results-driven, customer focused, solution oriented, aggressive self-starter

    Job Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years selling experience, preferably in television and/or digital

    + Proficient in computer applications such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.

    + Ability to multi-task & operate with a sense of urgency

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Strong organizational & presentation skills

     

    Confidence to speak with decision makers

     

    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.