Account Executive - Media Sales

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Youngstown, OH, USA
In-Office
40K-65K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Commission-based media sales role selling broadcast and digital advertising (TV, CTV/OTT, video, search, social, display). Prospect and manage local business accounts, present campaigns, grow a book of business, and close deals. Company provides account lists and supportive team environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you a driven, goal-oriented salesperson who thrives on commission and wants to control your income?

WKBN (CBS), WYTV (ABC), WYFX (FOX) and MyYTV in Youngstown, OH is looking for a high-energy Account Executive to join our team at one of Youngstown’s most trusted local TV stations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s passionate about helping local businesses grow through powerful broadcast and digital advertising solutions.

  • 100% commission-based
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Includes a list of active and inactive accounts to get you started

What You’ll Do:

  • Prospect and build relationships with local business owners and decision-makers.
  • Present creative advertising solutions across broadcast television, digital platforms, CTV/OTT, video, search, social, and digital display.
  • Manage and grow a book of business with support from our experienced team.
  • Track your pipeline and close deals that pay real commissions.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation – this is not a 9-to-5 job.
  • A love for sales, relationship-building, and solving client problems.
  • Resilience and confidence — you do not get discouraged easily.
  • Prior sales experience preferred (media, insurance, B2B, real estate, etc.).
  • Must be local to the Youngstown area or willing to work in-market.

Why Join Us?

  • Real accounts from day one – We’ll provide you with both active and inactive client lists.
  • Recognized local brand – People already know and trust our station.
  • Creative freedom – Propose and build campaigns that work.
  • Growth opportunity – Close deals, earn big, and grow your career in local media.
  • Supportive culture – Small team, big impact, and leadership that backs your hustle.
  • $40,000 - $65,000 annualized – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.
  • Benefits - our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability and more.

 Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).  Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Must be local to the Youngstown area or willing to work in-market.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation; ability to prospect and build relationships.
  • Resilience and confidence in a commission-based sales environment.
  • Prior sales experience (media, insurance, B2B, real estate, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or equivalent experience.
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.

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