Account Executive

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a KTLA Account Executive to drive digital and linear ad revenue. You will cultivate new prospects, present integrated campaigns and work with internal teams to deliver measurable results for clients.

The role emphasizes multi-platform campaigns across OTT, Display, social media and more. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in digital advertising sales, strong communication skills, and a degree in marketing or related field.

Qualifications

• Digital marketing expertise across OTT/Display/social/email/AMAZON DSP.
• Experience with Freewheel and Google ad manager is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.
• Project management and organizational abilities preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or mass communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and sell KTLA’s digital/linear advertising offerings.
• Create customized ad solutions across display, video, sponsored content and station integrations.
• Collaborate with sales support, marketing and creative teams to deliver compelling campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance, provide reporting and insights, and optimize results.
• Deliver sales presentations to clients and proactively identify multi-platform opportunities.

Skills

Digital marketing

Analytics

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Sales experience

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/M Mass Communications

Tools

Freewheel

Google Ad Manager

Job description

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 - $75,000 + 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.