Account Executive - WOWT (Omaha, NE)

WOWT is accepting applications for a full-time Account Executive.

WOWT a Gray Television station located in Omaha, Nebraska is looking for an experienced Account Executive to join our team of marketing/advertising professionals. At WOWT, we help businesses grow in the market through the use of effective marketing and advertising solutions. If you have extensive media sales experience, high-energy and like working with people, this could be the job for you. The Account Executive generates revenue through advertising sales by servicing existing clients and developing new business. The Account Executive will be evaluated on achieving revenue budget goals, new business development goals, client service and thorough, accurate forecasting, teamwork and attitude.

We are looking for an Account Executive that will work to increase share of revenue, grow new business, develop and maintain excellent agency and local account relationships. The Account Executive will sell sports, partnerships and specials; work with Traffic and Production departments to ensure spots are produced and placed on air as ordered. Collect money from advertisers following the airing of a schedule, exceed budget goals and accurately forecast revenue projections.

The successful applicant’s background must include, a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent. We are looking for an experienced Account Executive with at least 3 – 5 years’ experience managing large billing accounts and has a proven successful media sales record. Must be able to work quickly and accurately under deadlines and prioritize workload. Work schedule may vary depending on station/client needs. Meetings are required and account executives are expected to be on time and prepared. Occasionally a meeting or event may be scheduled outside of regular working hours. A clean driving record is required and will be reviewed.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record (will be reviewed); pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing is possible throughout employment.

Job description is subject to change, and does include the right of management to add duties "as assigned."

Please apply online at https://www.gray.tv/careers#currentopenings.