Digital Media Sales Account Executive
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $87,500/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82.1k–$315k/yr.
The posting
DC News Now and Nexstar Digital DC is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Digital Media Sales Account Executive to join our sales team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about digital advertising, client relationships, and achieving revenue goals in a fast-paced media environment.
- Prospect, pitch, and close new business with agencies and direct advertisers
- Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline through outreach, networking, and referrals
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships, ensuring exceptional customer service
- Prepares and presents tailored digital media proposals and campaigns to customers
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and deliverables to meet both client and company objectives
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
Requirements & Skills
- 2-5 years of experience in media and digital media sales, advertising or account management
- Strong understanding of digital media platforms (display, video, social, CTV)
- Established relationships with brand advertisers and/or agencies strongly preferred
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals
- Excellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license, operational motor vehicle, with an acceptable driving record
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related fields preferred
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $75K-$100K+ a base draw is guaranteed while you build accounts, with a generous commission schedule that can double and triple your income over time.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
#LI-Onsite
SCAM ALERT
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .
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).
Sales roles close to this one

Account Executive - Media Sales (shows the role here)
Nexstar Media Group · AE · OH, Youngstown· 4mo agoDetails

Multi-Media Account Executive (shows the role here)
Townsquare Media · AE · Yakima, WA, United States· 1w agoDetails
$40,000–$70,000/yr
Radio + Digital Account Executive (shows the role here)
iHeartMedia · AE · Hartford, CT (Columbus)· 2mo agoDetails
$28,000–$35,000/yr
Account Executive Digital Sales (shows the role here)
RR Donnelley · AE · Remote· 1mo agoDetails
$50,000–$150,000/yr
$82,700–$175,900/yr
Carrying a quota today?
Hiring managers ask us for sellers with a certain segment, territory or track record. Fill in one profile, and when a seat matches it we make the introduction, never without your yes. It costs you nothing.
Nexstar Media Group sales openings in your inbox
We look at Nexstar Media Group's careers page every hour. Once a week you get its newest sales openings, plus close matches at other companies. Free, and one click stops it.