Are you ready to help shape the future of media? At FOX40, we don’t just sell TV—we build innovative, results-driven marketing partnerships that span broadcast, digital, and live platforms. We’re looking for a bold, strategic, and motivated Account Executive who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to help businesses grow through the power of media.
About the Role
As an Account Executive at FOX40 Sacramento, you'll serve as a consultative partner to local and regional businesses—developing custom advertising strategies across our robust multimedia portfolio. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, integrity, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and secure new business through networking, referrals, and outreach.
- Manage and grow a book of active clients, cultivating long-term partnerships.
- Develop integrated marketing campaigns that include linear TV, streaming (OTT/CTV), digital display, social, and branded content.
- Work cross-functionally with production, creative, promotions, and digital teams to bring campaigns to life.
- Deliver clear, data-backed proposals and recommendations to clients.
- Consistently meet or exceed individual revenue goals and quarterly targets.
- Stay current on media trends, competitive insights, and emerging platforms.
What We’re Looking For
- A creative, proactive problem solver who thrives on helping clients succeed.
- A persuasive storyteller who can connect business challenges to tailored media solutions.
- A self-starter with strong time management and follow-through skills.
- A confident communicator—written, verbal, and in client-facing presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven success in media, marketing, or B2B sales.
- Knowledge of digital advertising platforms (e.g., OTT, programmatic, SEO/SEM, etc.).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
- Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Why FOX40?
- We're part of Nexstar Media Group, the nation’s largest local media company.
- Our reach includes NFL, college football, Studio40 Live, and trusted news coverage.
- Access to advanced tools, strong leadership, and hands-on sales training.
- $36,000 guaranteed base salary plus commission, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k) & monthly car allowance provided.
Top Skills
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.
