Media Sales Account Executive
Maryland D.C. Delaware Broadcasters Association, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Details
Are you a driven, strategic sales professional looking for a
high-impact opportunity
in media?
WBAL-TV, Baltimore's NBC affiliate,
is looking for a
Multimedia Account Executive
to develop and manage business across
television, digital, and streaming platforms
This is a
rare opportunity
to sell
marquee sports programming and premium content , including:
Baltimore Ravens
Sunday Night Baseball
Sunday Night Football
NBA
The Olympics
The Preakness Stakes
Compensation: Commission-based (Potential earnings: $50,000-$75,000+, plus discretionary quarterly bonuses)
If you're passionate about delivering results for clients, enjoy working with large brands and premium content, and thrive in a high energy, fast-paced, competitive environment, this is the career move for you!
What You’ll Do
Generate revenue across WBAL-TV's platforms (TV, digital, streaming, and web)
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development, non-traditional business
Form strategic and market partnerships with local businesses and national advertisers
Sell high-profile programming like Sunday Night Football, The Olympics, and major sports franchises
Manage and grow active account/client portfolio
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies, including customized, research-driven presentations
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WBAL-TV's dynamic sales team
What We’re Looking for
3+ years of media sales experience preferred (TV, radio, digital, or related industry)
Proven ability to develop new business and sell to local business owners
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Strong negotiation skills and consultative sales approach
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization; experience in a goal-driven, competitive environment
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort; ability to analyze market research and position clients for success
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sales software (Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, or similar programs a plus)
Ability to analyze market research and position clients for success.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Related military experience will be considered.
Why WBAL-TV?
Work with one of the most respected media brands in the industry.
Access to premium, exclusive content that drives results for advertisers.
Competitive commission structure with unlimited earning potential.
Career growth opportunities within Hearst Television.
A collaborative, high-performance team and a strong company culture.
If you're ready to take your media sales career to the next level, apply today!
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
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high-impact opportunity
in media?
WBAL-TV, Baltimore's NBC affiliate,
is looking for a
Multimedia Account Executive
to develop and manage business across
television, digital, and streaming platforms
This is a
rare opportunity
to sell
marquee sports programming and premium content , including:
Baltimore Ravens
Sunday Night Baseball
Sunday Night Football
NBA
The Olympics
The Preakness Stakes
Compensation: Commission-based (Potential earnings: $50,000-$75,000+, plus discretionary quarterly bonuses)
If you're passionate about delivering results for clients, enjoy working with large brands and premium content, and thrive in a high energy, fast-paced, competitive environment, this is the career move for you!
What You’ll Do
Generate revenue across WBAL-TV's platforms (TV, digital, streaming, and web)
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development, non-traditional business
Form strategic and market partnerships with local businesses and national advertisers
Sell high-profile programming like Sunday Night Football, The Olympics, and major sports franchises
Manage and grow active account/client portfolio
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies, including customized, research-driven presentations
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WBAL-TV's dynamic sales team
What We’re Looking for
3+ years of media sales experience preferred (TV, radio, digital, or related industry)
Proven ability to develop new business and sell to local business owners
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Strong negotiation skills and consultative sales approach
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization; experience in a goal-driven, competitive environment
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort; ability to analyze market research and position clients for success
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sales software (Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit Media Sales, or similar programs a plus)
Ability to analyze market research and position clients for success.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Related military experience will be considered.
Why WBAL-TV?
Work with one of the most respected media brands in the industry.
Access to premium, exclusive content that drives results for advertisers.
Competitive commission structure with unlimited earning potential.
Career growth opportunities within Hearst Television.
A collaborative, high-performance team and a strong company culture.
If you're ready to take your media sales career to the next level, apply today!
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
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