Sales Account Associate

WDSU-TV; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

WDSU-TV in New Orleans is seeking a Sales Account Associate for a 9-12 month training program designed to develop candidates into Sales Account Executives.

You will learn local TV sales, build proposals, work with teams, and gain hands-on experience with WideOrbit, Nielsen data, and other sales platforms. The program emphasizes communication, organization, and a drive to become a media sales professional.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent social, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
• Must be organized and focused.
• Proficient in Excel and data handling.
• Aspiration to become a media sales account executive within 9–12 months.
• 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 teams and external clients on campaign performance and delivery.
• Enter and maintain all orders including WOCentral to WideOrbit.
• Manage sales database.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

WideOrbit Traffic

Media Monitors

Matrix

Job description

WDSU, the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, LA is looking for a Sales Account Associate . The entry level position is a sales training program geared toward developing candidates into Sales Account Executives. As a Sales Account Associate, your first priority is to learn all facets of local television sales while encouraging your natural sales abilities. All sales team members, led by the Local Sales Manager, will contribute to your training and ultimate success. You will report to the General Sales Manager.

Training Comprehensive

• 9-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through ((station))
• Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques
• Train with top sales producers
• Learn software skills such as WideOrbit Traffic and Media Sales, Media Monitors, Matrix, and other sales platforms
• Learn and work with Nielsen research data
• Roleplay and practice presentations regularly

Responsibilities

Tasks listed below are all a part of the training regimen for development to Account Executive

• 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
• Manage sales database

Requirements

• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive projects
• 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

Value in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs