Hearst
Media Sales Account Executive
Hearst, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Job Description
WISN-TV, the Hearst Television Inc. affiliate in Milwaukee, WI is looking for an experienced Multimedia Sales Account Executive.
We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms - TV, digital, and multicast. You have media sales experience, are a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment, and have a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living, and join a top company in the broadcast media industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
As an Account Executive, you will be expected to work both at the station as well as outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients. In this hybrid position, you will meet with clients in-person and have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Generate new business revenue across all platformsManage and cultivate an active account listEnsure all revenue goals are achievedCreate and deliver sales presentations to client/agency personnelCollaborate with other departments in station to ensure client satisfactionQualifications Requirements:
3+ years of media sales experience preferred, plus an excellent understanding of media plans, the advertising marketplace, and key competitionAbility to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiateProficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications a plusMust possess a driver's license with a good driving recordHearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement:
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits:
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.• Medical | Dental | Vision• 401(k) matching• Emotional Wellness Support• Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave• LGBTQ+ Health Services• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
WISN-TV, the Hearst Television Inc. affiliate in Milwaukee, WI is looking for an experienced Multimedia Sales Account Executive.
We are looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business on all platforms - TV, digital, and multicast. You have media sales experience, are a self-starter, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment, and have a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living, and join a top company in the broadcast media industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
As an Account Executive, you will be expected to work both at the station as well as outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients. In this hybrid position, you will meet with clients in-person and have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Generate new business revenue across all platformsManage and cultivate an active account listEnsure all revenue goals are achievedCreate and deliver sales presentations to client/agency personnelCollaborate with other departments in station to ensure client satisfactionQualifications Requirements:
3+ years of media sales experience preferred, plus an excellent understanding of media plans, the advertising marketplace, and key competitionAbility to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiateProficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications a plusMust possess a driver's license with a good driving recordHearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement:
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits:
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.• Medical | Dental | Vision• 401(k) matching• Emotional Wellness Support• Paid Time Off• Paid Parental Leave• LGBTQ+ Health Services• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.