New Local Direct/New Business Development AE

Here’s your chance to join a top-rated CBS affiliate in a top 25 market. CBS4 WTTV-TV, the Nexstar-owned CBS affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana, has an opening for a Sales Account Executive. Be a part of a team of seasoned advertising professionals who use the strength of CBS to generates revenue on-air and online. Combined with a high performing Nielsen-rated digital subchannel station, ETTV.2 and an extensive offering of digital products, it’s an Account Executive’s dream come true! CBS4 is the exclusive broadcast partner of the Indianapolis Colts which is just one part of an amazing line-up of high-profile sporting events and premium programming. March Madness, AFC Football, Indiana Basketball, Purdue Basketball, SEC Football and PGA Golf help make this station overachieve sales goals. Indianapolis has a low cost of living, beautiful urban and suburban charm. Home of the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and The Indianapolis 500. Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and rich with education by Indiana University, Purdue University and Butler University. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for prospecting and developing new business on all platforms for WXIN-TV, WTTV-TV, and ETTV-TV Indianapolis. Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals for all platforms. Ideal candidate will possess a passion for selling sports, digital offerings, and align with leading local newscasts in Indy. Prepares and delivers compelling sales presentations to clients using a consultative sales approach and collateral research support. Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. Candidate should be familiar with Nielsen, Comscore, Marketron, Wide Orbit and Matrix. Works with clients and production personnel to develop commercials via our creative resources. Collaboration with all station sellers to leverage the power of our market share to grow our revenue. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Minimum two years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Experience achieving long-range objectives, possess self-motivation skills, ability to implement the strategies and actions to achieve success. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), copiers, scanners, and other office equipment. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.