ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Location: WRIC 8News- Richmond, VA (On-Site)
Are you a self-starter with a desire to launch a successful career? WRIC ABC8 News is looking for driven individuals ready to take their potential to the next level. 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 skills.
- 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.
- Provide White Glove Service: Be an asset to your advertisers and be a reliable stakeholder in their success.
- 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, hold yourself accountable, 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:
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
Bonus Points For:
- Prior experience in sales, customer-facing, and/or media roles.
- Passion for media, marketing, and/or advertising.
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.
- Winning 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.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office
- Prior sales experience
- Customer-facing experience
- Media experience
- Passion for media, marketing, or advertising
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
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.
