Advertising Account Executive

Advertising Account Executive

Location: WRIC 8News - Richmond, VA (On-Site)

Are you a self-starter with big goals and a desire to launch a successful career? WRIC ABC8 News is looking for driven individuals ready to take their potential to the next level. No sales experience? No problem. We provide hands-on training, ongoing coaching, and the tools you need to thrive in media and advertising sales.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

What You'll Do:

Support and Manage Accounts: Begin with an active account list and work with our experienced team to develop new business opportunities.

Develop New Local Business: Learn how to identify prospects, build relationships, and help local businesses reach their goals through customized advertising solutions.

Full Sales Cycle Training: Receive guidance on how to prospect, create proposals, present solutions, close deals, and provide follow-up service.

Collaborative Campaign Development: Work with clients and internal teams to create advertising campaigns across TV and digital platforms.

Achievable Sales Goals: Learn how to set and reach monthly, quarterly, and annual goals through coaching and structured support.

What We're Looking For:

Ambitious Self-Starters: You set high standards and take initiative without waiting to be told.

Competitive Mindset: You thrive on achieving goals and don't shy away from hard work or rejection.

Strong Communicators: You can hold a conversation, ask good questions, and present ideas clearly and confidently.

Fast Learners: You adapt quickly, take feedback well, and are always looking to improve.

Team Players: You want to grow with others and be part of a winning culture.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Comfortable with Microsoft Office

Bonus Points For:

Prior experience in leadership, sales, customer-facing, and/or media roles.

Passion for media, advertising, or storytelling.

What We Offer:

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.

Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths with performance-based advancement.

Positive Culture: Join a high-energy team that works hard, celebrates wins, and supports each other.

This is more than just a job - it's a launchpad. If you're hungry to succeed, eager to learn, and ready to put in the work, we want to hear from you.

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.

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.