Digital Account Executive

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Portsmouth, VA, USA
In-Office
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Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Digital Account Executive drives revenue growth through new business opportunities, collaborates on integrated marketing campaigns, and presents strategies to clients.
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DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth)

WAVY-TV, WVBT FOX43 and CW Hampton Roads part of Nexstar Media Group, is expanding its digital sales team! We’re looking for a motivated, high-energy Digital Account Executive who thrives on winning new business, building client relationships, and delivering results through cutting-edge digital marketing solutions.

If you’re a natural closer who loves the pace of digital media and wants to work with a station that leads in both TV and digital, this is your opportunity to shine.

Drive revenue growth by identifying new digital business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing clients.

  • Develop custom, results-driven marketing campaigns using Nexstar’s robust portfolio, including:
    • OTT/CTV and Streaming Video
    • Amazon DSP & Automotive Media Marketplace (AMM)
    • Display, Native, and Video Advertising
    • Paid Social and Search Campaigns
    • Nexstar Digital Core and DMS products
  • Collaborate with our broadcast AE team to create integrated, cross-platform solutions that deliver maximum client ROI.
  • Present campaign strategies and performance insights that position you as a trusted marketing consultant.
  • Stay ahead of digital trends to help clients leverage the latest innovations in audience targeting and attribution.
  • Consistently hit and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven success in digital media, advertising, or marketing sales (2+ years preferred).
  • Strong understanding of digital strategy, campaign optimization, and analytics.
  • Confident presenter and persuasive communicator who enjoys being face-to-face with clients.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset — self-starter who loves to hunt, close, and grow business.
  • Organized multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Why WAVY-TV, WVBT, EVBT & Nexstar:

  • uncapped commissions
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match)
  • Ongoing training and access to industry-leading tools and insights
  • The backing of America’s largest local media company with resources to help you win
  • Dynamic, fun, and collaborative work culture that rewards performance

Ready to sell the most powerful digital solutions in Norfolk?
Join our team and grow your career with a company that’s setting the pace in local media innovation.

To be considered for this job you must apply online at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar. 

No calls.  Pre-employment background & DMV check.

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

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Skills Required

  • Proven success in digital media, advertising, or marketing sales (2+ years preferred)
  • Strong understanding of digital strategy, campaign optimization, and analytics
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or related field preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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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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