WPIX is looking for a full-time Associate Account Executive  to join our team! If you are motivated, personable, and goal-oriented with a positive work ethic and desire to learn more about the advertising industry, we'd like to meet you. We offer a unique opportunity if you are looking for a challenging environment, tools, and resources to help you start your career. You will receive a base salary with additional commissions and bonuses opportunities based on meeting specific goals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to differentiate us in the marketplace by working with sales team members to develop custom advertiser solutions/marketing presentations.

• Assist in executing marketing client campaigns in all facets from start to finish, including communication directly with customers to optimize campaign execution.

• Prepare materials for campaign proof of performances utilizing PowerPoint, Excel.

• Present alongside a team of account executives and management on client meetings.

• Qualify and set up appointments for the account executive team 

• Requirements and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

• Problem-solving and deductive reasoning are required to accomplish tasks.

• Ability to assess needs of clients & team members to meet the needs of the business

• Motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Clear and concise communications both through writing & presentation skills

• Understanding of social media and digital platforms

• Excellent follow-up, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

• Ability to learn industry-specific software

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.