KCRA 3, the Hearst Television NBC-affiliate in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an Account Executive who is responsible for selling multiplatform advertising solutions, with an emphasis on New Business Development, to local businesses and agencies. Our ideal candidate is goal-oriented, has strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and is a strong team player. In person attendance is required. You will report to the Local Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
Achieve established revenue expectations across multiple platforms
Proactively drive new business by prospecting and researching new accounts
Identify and cultivate local relationships to influence advertising purchasing decisions
Develop strategies for sales presentations for new and existing clients, using the powerhouse combination of television and digital platforms
Prepare and implement individual account strategies to grow current revenue from existing clients
Utilize research to support marketing solutions and customer goals
Keep current with industry trends and client business news
Keep sales management apprised of progress towards established revenue goals
Qualifications
Sales and/or marketing experience in media (television and/or digital) is preferred
Proven track record with new business development
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Possess strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Kantar and One Domain/WO Media Office a plus.
Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of Media sales experience
College degree in marketing, business or broadcast related field is preferred but not required.
Salary Range
This position is paid based on commissions, which range from $70,000 and $100,000, depending on performance and other criteria set forth by management.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible, and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About UsHearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- In-person attendance required
- Proven track record with new business development
- Accountability within a goal-structured organization
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Sales and/or marketing experience in media (television and/or digital)
- Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Kantar and One Domain/WO Media Office
- Military training and experience may be considered in lieu of media sales experience
- College degree in marketing, business or broadcast related field
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
-
Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
.jpg)
