Multimedia Account Executive (Digital Media)

Location: IL-Chicago; 303 E Wacker Drive, United States

Salary: $50,000–$85,000 annualized with commissions and bonus potential

Company

A diversified media company producing and distributing local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms.

What you will do

• Generate advertising revenue by prospecting established agencies, businesses, and new local-market clients.
• Own the full sales cycle from cold calling and proposal development through closing and post-sale follow-up.
• Develop integrated advertising campaigns across audio, digital, video, and other media channels.
• Manage client relationships, review goals, provide performance insights, and recommend media strategies.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Track competitors and digital media trends while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced office environment.

Requirements

• Expert communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver persuasive sales presentations.
• Experience in sales or a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent sales experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of Google Analytics and Google Ad Manager.
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to travel locally as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with SEM, CTV, native advertising, or social media campaigns.
• Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic and knowledge of Nielsen and Scarborough.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary, commissions, and bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Top-tier training and a collaborative team-selling environment.