Media Sales Trainee - 9-12 Month Path to Exec

Maryland D.C. Delaware Broadcasters Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, is seeking an entry-level Sales Account Associate for a 9-12 month training program designed to develop candidates into Sales Account Executives. You will learn all facets of local television sales under the Local Sales Manager’s guidance and contribute to proposals and client presentations.

The role emphasizes training with sales platforms, Nielsen data, and cross-team collaboration, with a salary of $40,000–$45,000 as you progress.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must be focused and organized.
• Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets).
• Must have an enterprising spirit with a goal of becoming a media sales account executive in 9-12 months.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.
• Communicate with our teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Enter and maintain all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel

Organized

Time management

Military experience

Job description

WBAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Baltimore, is seeking an entry-level Sales Account Associate for a 9-12 month training program designed to develop candidates into Sales Account Executives. You will learn all facets of local television sales under the Local Sales Manager’s guidance and contribute to proposals and client presentations.

The role emphasizes training with sales platforms, Nielsen data, and cross-team collaboration, with a salary of $40,000–$45,000 as you progress.