Advertising Account Executive
The posting
Location: WRIC 8News- Richmond, VA (On-Site)
Are you a self-starter with a desire to launch a successful career? WRIC ABC8 News is looking for driven individuals ready to take their potential to the next level. We provide hands-on training, ongoing coaching, and the tools you need to thrive in media and advertising sales.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
What You’ll Do
- Support and Manage Accounts: Begin with an active account list and work with our experienced team to develop new skills.
- Develop New Local Business: Learn how to identify prospects, build relationships, and help local businesses reach their goals through customized advertising solutions.
- Full Sales Cycle Training: Receive guidance on how to prospect, create proposals, present solutions, close deals, and provide follow-up service.
- Collaborative Campaign Development: Work with clients and internal teams to create advertising campaigns across TV and digital platforms.
- Provide White Glove Service: Be an asset to your advertisers and be a reliable stakeholder in their success.
- Achievable Sales Goals: Learn how to set and reach monthly, quarterly, and annual goals through coaching and structured support.
What We’re Looking For
- Ambitious Self-Starters: You set high standards, hold yourself accountable, and take initiative without waiting to be told.
- Competitive Mindset: You thrive on achieving goals and don’t shy away from hard work or rejection.
- Strong Communicators: You can hold a conversation, ask good questions, and present ideas clearly and confidently.
- Fast Learners: You adapt quickly, take feedback well, and are always looking to improve.
- Team Players: You want to grow with others and be part of a winning culture.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office
Bonus Points For
- Prior experience in sales, customer-facing, and/or media roles.
- Passion for media, marketing, and/or advertising.
What We Offer
- Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths with performance-based advancement.
- Winning Culture: Join a high-energy team that works hard, celebrates wins, and supports each other.
Taken from Nexstar Media Group's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
About Nexstar Media Group
Commercial time on its 265 local TV stations in 132 markets, plus streaming, connected TV, search, social and display campaigns, The CW, NewsNation and The Hill, sold to local businesses, national advertisers and their agencies.
Pay schedule: Nexstar's station sellers usually start on a guarantee or a draw against commission that gives way to straight commission and bonus, its managers and directors earn a salary with commission or bonus, and postings list medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k).
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