Account Executive
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Nexstar. Los Angeles · full-time · $70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build new business by pitching KTLA digital and linear advertising to prospective clients
- Sell OTT, CTV, Amazon DSP, streaming, and programmatic advertising inventory
- Shape campaigns using display, video, branded content, sponsorships, and station integrations
- Work with sales support, marketing, and creative teams to produce measurable campaigns
- Review campaign results, share client reporting, and adjust delivery for better outcomes
What you bring
- At least one year of sales experience, preferably selling within media
- Practical digital marketing knowledge spanning OTT, display, social, email, and Amazon DSP
- A marketing, advertising, mass communications, or related degree, or equivalent work and education
- A valid driver's license paired with an acceptable driving history
- Strong client communication, presentation, analysis, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Who this fits
You’ll suit a client-facing seller who can develop prospects, present advertising solutions, and advise customers on promotion choices. The role is based in Los Angeles and requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable record. Familiarity with FreeWheel and Google Ad Manager would be useful.
From the employer
Job Title: KTLA Account Executive
The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue primarily through developing new prospects and selling potential clients the merits of KTLA’s digital/linear advertising.
- Experience in digital marketing (omni channel multi-platform), with a focus on Video, Display, social media, or email marketing (typically 1-3 years).
- Sell digital TV advertising products across OTT, CTV, Amazon DSP, streaming platforms, and programmatic inventory.
- Experience with digital analytics tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, and other marketing platforms.
- Create customized advertising solutions including display, video, branded content, sponsorships, and station integrations.
- Collaborate with sales support, marketing, and creative teams to develop effective campaigns that deliver measurable results.
- Monitor campaign performance, provide clients with reporting and insights, and optimize campaigns to ensure success.
- Proactively identifies and develops multi-platform new business opportunities.
- Support/advise customers in specific types of advertising and how we can help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
- Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
Requirements & Skills:
- Digital marketing expertise (OTT, Display, social media, email marketing & Amazon DSP)
- Experience with Freewheel and Google ad manager a plus
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Solution oriented
Compensation - $70,000 + commission
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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