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Director of Multi Platform Sales , KTLA

We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and relationship-driven Director of Multi Platform Sales to lead our revenue growth across digital and emerging platforms, and maintain excellence in linear monetization. This leader will guide our sales organization through the rapidly evolving media landscape – bridging data-driven digital and multi-platform solutions, while growing current and new revenue streams. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of branded content & integrated partnerships, commerce, data, and technology to drive measurable outcomes for clients and accelerating KTLA’s evolution into a total-video media company.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

+ Excel in strategic planning with the ability to develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy that drives new revenue growth across OTT/CTV, Core and Third Party digital and social platforms, and linear television.

+ Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of Revenue Managers, Account Executives, Digital Sales Specialists and Support Staff.

+ Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and collaboration.

Leverage Nexstar’s enterprise resources, data capabilities, and national sales infrastructure in partnership with corporate leadership to accelerate both Los Angeles and multi-market revenue growth.

Revenue & Business Development

+ New Business Development Leader who fosters ideas and solutions that help local businesses grow and creates steps to bring those ideas to market.

+ Channel specialist with knowledge of audio, vodcast, and linear platform sales – scalability and market rates and intelligence.

+ Digital expert who easily integrates data and analytics performance insights into every client solution.

+ Strong relationships with Digital agencies and business owners who can create and drive multi-market and cross platform sales.

+ Lead compelling presentations that showcase the value of KTLA’s total video audience across linear, digital, social, audio/vodcast, and CTV platforms.

Digital First Transformation

+ Champion the station’s transition to a digital-first mindset, integrating data, analytics and performance insights into every client proposal.

+ Partner with digital vendors and platforms to expand offerings in OTT, social, search and display.

+ Stay ahead of evolving trends in AI-driven ad targeting, first-party data, and privacy-compliant advertising ecosystems.

+ Research, implement and integrate AI systems to automate inventory, pricing, and other required back-end functions.

+ Train and upskill the sales team on digital solutions, new channel introductions, and integrated multi-market campaign strategies.

Operational Excellence

+ Familiar with and can capably use Sales Force or similar CRM for accountability, pipeline management, weekly revenue reviews and forecasting.

+ Ensure compliance with company policies

+ Proven track record of performance management and personnel development.

+ Oversee internal sales enablement including training, GTM materials, case studies, pitch templates, and category-specific strategies.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field (MBA a plus).

+ 8-10 years of media sales experience, broadcast TV or audio platform.

+ Minimum 3 years in a digital leadership role.

+ Demonstrated success in driving sales growth in a highly competitive environment.

+ Skilled use of Sales Force or similar CRM.

+ Skilled use of Business Intelligence Software.

+ Advanced understanding of digital ad tech (OTT, programmatic, SEO/SEM, social, and third party products) and cross-platform audience measurement.

+ Excellent leadership and communication skills

+ Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a passion for helping grow local businesses and proven ability to inspire and manage large, diverse teams.

+ New business leader who provides new concepts and ideas quarterly to help the team drive developmental revenue.

+ Proven ability to translate data + insights into compelling client solutions and storytelling

Why this Role matters?

As Director of Multi Platform Sales, you will help shape the future of one of America’s premiere media brands – strategically planning and guiding the evolution of how advertisers connect with audiences, to deliver meaningful results for clients.

Compensation: $300,000+ commensurate with experience and skill level. Position is Eligible for bonuses and commissions.

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.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance

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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.