Account Executive

Job Description

About WVIR:

WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV NBC29/CW29/NBC29 Weather Plus is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. NBC29 is consistently the top-rated station in all news dayparts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.

Job Summary/Description:

NBC29 is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Account Executive to work with local businesses to help them grow through advertising. Sports, news and digital interests are a plus. We are looking for an individual who is a self starter and can thrive in a multiplatform environment.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Make face to face outside sales visits
• Generate sales leads and close new business
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas
• Retain current clients and develop new business contacts
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Professional appearance a must
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Are you energetic, positive and goal-oriented with a passion to succeed? Our station invites you to send your cover letter and resume, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now''

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d87wmk-3-147-103-202-42 in your application.