Account Executive
Sales for WSMV
Nashville, Tennessee
posted on May 31, 2018
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Position/Title: Multimedia Journalist Details: The MMJ seeks out, produces and tells stories on a variety of platforms-television and others. This position shoots and edits its own stories and delivers them on TV and other digital media. The work performed is for all media platforms and initiatives, including on air, website, app and social media. Essential Job Functions: 50% Researches, shoots and edits stories for air and on- line. 20% Presents stories on-air and serves as online reporter 20% Develops content for digital platforms. 10% Completes photography and editing assignments as required. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 5/31/2018 Closing Date: 6/30/2018 City: Nashville - 37209 State: Tennessee Experience: Minimum one year experience in broadcast news gathering role. Experience reporting news at a commercial television station preferred. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast journalism, communications or related field or equivalent training or experience. Must be computer literate and web savvy. Must possess good photography, editing and on-air presentation skills. Contact: We are always on the lookout for bright, creative talent to be part of the Meredith team. Visit us today at: http://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Category: Sales Position/Title: Account Executive Details: • The Account Executive at WSMV-TV solicits new advertisers and increases the share of business for existing advertisers. This individual achieves assigned revenue goals through the sale of airtime, internet or other products and services to new and existing clients. Essential Job Functions:40% Sells advertising time and provides continuing service to advertising agencies and direct accounts. Assesses the advertising revenue potential of assigned television and non-television accounts. Conveys advertisers’ marketing needs to sales management, research, production and/or promotion in order to design a presentation which shows how the station can fulfill those needs with a television schedule, internet schedule, commercial concept and/or promotional event. Maintains positive client and station personnel relationships. 40% Utilizes available published information about each assigned or prospective advertiser and their industry in order to approach advertiser with an educated sensitivity. Makes presentation to advertisers’ key decision makers in written and/or visual form. Manages client-chosen solutions. Provides excellent customer service to clients. 10% Provides management with timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual budget forecasts. Maintains accurate records of individual list performance. Generates any additional station specific reports as required. 5% Adheres to stations’ credit and collection policies and procedures. Assists business office in credit and collection activities as needed.5% Maintains understanding of local market ratings, competitive media, station strengths, industry and product knowledge. Utilizes supplementary market research. Remains updated regarding industry trends through trade publications and marketing seminars. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 5/31/2018 Closing Date: 6/30/2018 City: Nashville - 37209 State: Tennessee Experience: Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements EOE Education: Completion of high school, or equivalent. College degree preferred. Related sales/marketing courses and seminars helpful. Experience: Minimum two years media sales (TV, radio, cable) background preferred; other business-to-business outside sales considered. Requirements: Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Full understanding of current TV ratings preferred. Understanding of share trends, psychographic research and programming philosophies and solid grasp of retail marketing concepts. Some knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of competitive media. Strong sales skills; ability to create effective sales promotions. Good computer skills, problem solving skills and strong multi-tasking skills. Adaptable and effective negotiating skills. Valid driver’s license. Contact: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and always on the lookout for bright, creative talent to be part of the Meredith team. Visit us today at: http://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
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