
Full Time Job
Associate Account Executive
WPRI
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
WPRI-12 News, (CBS), has a full-time opening for a Associate Account Executive. The qualified candidate will spend 12 months learning how to comprehensively sell media solutions to one or more local/regional accounts in a geographic territory to achieve sales targets and maximize revenues. The goal of this position is to provide an individual 12 months to learn the skills necessary to be a successful account executive.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Will work in tandem with senior account executive(s) assisting them in executing and implementing campaigns.
• Build out proposals and campaigns for senior accounts executives
• Input orders into trafficking systems
• Manage traffic for campaigns on both TV and digital platforms
• Manage creative assets for campaigns
• Build out proof of performance on campaigns
• Assist in day-to-day communication with clients
• Monitor account receivables
• Research, analyze and monitor for clients
• Prospecting businesses
• Learning the sales process from start to finish
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
• Strong oral, problem solving, communications, writing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Must be well organized, display a professional demeanor, exude high energy and show attention to detail
• Must be a confident, flexible, multi-tasker, and be able to work independently
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Business/Marketing, or Communications
• Experience in Marketing and advertising background preferred
• Background in Service industry is a plus
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7n8k8-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.
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Company Profile
WPRI
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.