Media Account Executive Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Media Account Executive make in Washington, DC? The average Media Account Executive salary in Washington, DC is $101,437 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,244 and $119,495. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Multi-Media Account Executive, Sierra Vista

Townsquare Media - Sierra Vista , AZ

Multi-Media Account Executive, Sierra Vista About Townsquare Media: Townsquare is a media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company principally focused on small and mid-sized markets ...

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Senior Account Executive

Vector Media - Orange County , CA

Vector Media started with a vision to break the traditional OOH advertising mold by elevating ... The Senior Account Executive role is an individual contributor, sales position that proactively ...

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Multi Media Account Executive

Adams Publishing Group - Fort Atkinson , WI

Multi Media Advertising Account Executive APG Southern Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic Multi Media Account Manager to represent a wide variety of hyper local advertising products & services including ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago

Multi Media Account Executive

Herald and News - Klamath Falls , OR

Multi Media Account Executive Herald and News, Klamath Falls, OR, US Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Preferred / Required Qualifications: * Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 30 days ago

Advertising Account Executive

LINK Media - Covington , KY

LINK Media is looking for a Advertising Account Executive to help us sell advertising and sponsorships for print, digital, social media and events. We need someone with drive and determination to ...

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Account Executive

Latino Media Network - McAllen , TX

Description The Role & You Latino Media Network is seeking a seasoned multimedia executive and ... This role is a great opportunity for an account executive who is looking to develop and grow within ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago

What does a Media Account Executive do?

Common responsibilities of a Media Account Executive

Generate business through regular outreach to new clients and advertising agencies with face to face meetings, calls, presentations, events, entertainment and other related efforts.

August 27, 2022

Provide outstanding customer service to new and existing clients including helping to develop creative solutions for clients marketing needs.

October 16, 2022

Manage the full lifecycle of the client relationship, from prospecting, cold calling, proposal, contract, implementation, optimization, reporting and renewal.

November 28, 2022

Drive digital innovation by staying abreast of the latest digital platforms, social trends and mobile technologies with the ability to strategically translate these into client programs.

December 15, 2022

Develop a strong understanding of the client/agency business and demonstrate how the Volta offering can assist them to achieve their marketing and business objectives.

December 22, 2022

Understand client goals and how to maximize those measures of success through tactical/data-oriented strategies and technologies to deliver of effective media plans for paid social across various platforms in context to wider media efforts.

March 12, 2023

Meet and exceed sales target through prospecting new business and developing client relationships, focusing on agencies and brands.

March 19, 2023

Demonstrate expert knowledge of the kids YouTube and digital media landscape , social media, mobile, emerging trends and marketing to youth.

March 21, 2023

Prepare and present advertising proposals with prospects and guide them through the buying process.

March 30, 2023

Create comprehensive and thorough campaign briefs while ensuring forward progression of projects/campaigns and adhering to client timelines.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Media Account Executive in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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91244

119495

101437

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

120382

174568

133620

What is the average salary for Media Account Executive in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media Account Executive in Washington, DC. The base salary for Media Account Executive ranges from $91,244 to $119,495 with the average base salary of $101,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,382 to $174,568 with the average total cash compensation of $133,620.

View Average Salary for Media Account Executive as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,437	$91,244 - $119,495
Bonus	$32,184	$29,139 - $55,073
Total Pay	$133,620	$120,382 - $174,568

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Media Account Executive Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,260 - $119,517	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,260 - $119,517	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,260 - $119,517	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,068 - $119,266	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,260 - $119,517	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,260 - $119,517	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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