Account Executive – 14296

Details:
KSDK-TV, a TEGNA owned company and NBC affiliate, is looking for an elite Account Executive to help local and regional businesses achieve their goals!

In this role you will develop relationships and revenue around our core products like 5 On Your Side newscasts, NFL Sunday Night Football, The Today Show, 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Wheel of Fortune and Show-Me Saint Louis as well as the leading streaming TV advertising platform in the world – PREMION – which is majority owned by TEGNA.

Why Join?
• You are in control of your paycheck with a base salary plus monthly commissions
• KSDK has an amazing track record of helping leaders achieve their career goals
• A hybrid WFH/in-office environment where you can use your time for success
• Award winning PREMION streaming TV solution: https://premion.com/
• Offer client partners the leading live NBC Sports portfolio including the NFL, Olympics ’24 in Paris, Big 10, NASCAR, PGA Tour, Notre Dame football, Premier League soccer, IndyCar, US Open golf, French Open, British Open golf, Triple Crown races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness), Tour de France, USFL, National Dog Show… and more!
• The news anchors & weather team you know and love in St. Louis
• You’ll get a current list of advertisers that are thriving and ready to continue to grow to work with

What We Offer:
• Base + uncapped commissions
• Health, dental & vision benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Company match for donations to nonprofits
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Growth opportunities
• Winning, inclusive, collaborative and fun culture
• For more benefits visit: https://www.tegna.com/careers/benefits/

What You’ll Do:
• Consistently prospect for new revenue opportunities using client and category insights from extensive resource library
• Create custom solutions-driven campaigns that meet client needs across multiple media platforms including broadcast, digital and Streaming (OTT)
• Grow and expand current customers advertising campaigns by building the relationship and understanding their business needs
• Establish strong relationships with internal team members by providing account management team with clear and concise direction for successful execution of campaigns
• Make decisions and solve problems independently to support customer needs

Experience:
1-3 yrs

Requirements:
• A strong passion for connecting and prospecting with new potential and existing accounts to generate meaningful business conversations and relationships
• An eagerness to learn KSDK’s top-notch and innovative advertising product suite
• An entrepreneurial mindset: takes initiatives, exceeds goals and delivers results
• Strong communication skills with the ability to own a room and shine in front of clients
• Ability to thrive in an ever-evolving media and work landscape

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