Advertising Sales & Media Advisor, The Denton Record-Chronicle

Serving the country’s fourth‑largest media market, KERA reaches more than 5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record‑Chronicle. For more than 65 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.

Position Summary
The Denton Record‑Chronicle (DRC) is looking for a digital‑first multimedia sales associate to help local businesses grow through effective advertising and marketing solutions. This role works directly with clients to understand their goals, identify opportunities, and recommend the right mix of digital, print, sponsorship, and targeted advertising solutions. The ideal candidate is personable, self‑motivated, relationship‑driven, and comfortable bringing ideas to clients that support their business goals.

What You’ll Do

Build, maintain, and grow relationships with existing customers.

Learn about each customer’s business, goals, challenges, and marketing needs.

Develop new advertising accounts through prospecting, referrals, networking, and community involvement.

Conduct needs‑based conversations with current and prospective clients and recommend effective multimedia advertising solutions.

Prepare and present advertising proposals, campaign recommendations, and pricing options.

Sell and support a mix of digital, print, sponsorship, targeted advertising, and other local marketing opportunities.

Help clients understand the value of advertising solutions that can increase their visibility and reach the right audience.

Monitor campaign performance and share reporting, analytics, and recommendations with clients.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure campaigns are executed accurately and on time.

Represent the DRC at community events, chamber functions, and networking opportunities.

Work toward monthly and annual revenue goals while continuing to grow sales skills and product knowledge.

As a KERA Employee

Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Participate in fundraising activities as needed and assigned.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.

What Will Make You Successful
We are looking for someone who is motivated, relationship‑driven, and committed to helping local businesses succeed. The right candidate will be able to build trust with clients, understand their goals, identify marketing opportunities, and recommend advertising solutions that help them reach the right audience while also supporting the growth of local journalism.

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don’t meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you’re the right person for the job, we’d like to hear from you.

1–3 years of experience in sales, customer service, marketing, media, business development, or a related field.

Strong interest in building relationships with local businesses and helping them reach new customers.

Ability to listen to customers, understand their business needs, and recommend solutions that support their goals.

Willingness to learn advertising solutions, including print, digital, sponsorships, targeted campaigns, and other local marketing opportunities.

Ability to prospect for new business, follow up with leads, and support existing client relationships.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain advertising options, value, pricing, and expectations.

Ability to bring creative ideas to the table and match customers with advertising solutions that fit their needs.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, follow‑ups, and multiple priorities.

Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team‑focused sales culture.

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow in the role.

General computer proficiency, including comfort using email, digital tools, and web‑based applications.

Bonus If You Bring

Passion for public media.

Intern or work experience in marketing, advertising, media or nonprofit environment.

Salary Range
This position is compensated with a base salary plus a commission structure. For this role, estimated combined total annual compensation is $40,000 – $45,000. Commission could increase depending on future performance.

Benefits

Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11).

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.

KERA‑paid short and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance.

Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment.

401(k) plan with KERA contribution after 6 months.

Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household.

Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth.

Location
We expect that this position will work out of our Denton office 100% of the time. (Equivalent to 40 hours per week). Remote work opportunities may become available based on meeting or exceeding revenue goals. Time in‑office requirements are subject to change based on the needs of KERA and/or the position.

KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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