Multi-Media Account Executive at Nexstar in IL, Rockford
- Company: Nexstar
- Location: IL, Rockford
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $60,000 - $100,000
- Experience: 4+ years
Overview
FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region. This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-…
Job description
- FOX 39 and WTVO are expanding our sales teams in Rockford, Ill. Come join the team with the fastest-growing news, more original content, and number one weather team in the region.
- This position isn’t for everybody. To be successful, you must fully embrace our consultative approach that uses a multi-media strategy to help our clients grow their business.
Responsibilities
- Experience in negotiating with ad agencies
- Grow a transactional book of business through strategic pricing and outstanding account stewardship
- Responsible for order entry, contracts, follow-up and collections
- Strong at prospecting and growing account list
- Play a role in the production of client’s creative elements
- Be an advocate for our products and programs, both broadcast and digital platforms
- Be a person: treat coworkers, prospects and clients with a service-centric attitude
Requirements
- Broadcast sales experience is a must
- Ability to hold meaningful conversations with decision makers
- Ability to CLOSE
- Demonstrates personal integrity to differentiate from the competition.
- Know that that word “no” is an opportunity!
- Proficient with popular social media and digital platforms
- Make decisions without supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Skills
Required
- Broadcast sales experience
- Negotiation with ad agencies
- Prospecting and account growth
- Creative production involvement
- Advocacy for products and programs
- Service-centric attitude
- Closing skills
- Personal integrity
- Resilience to rejection
- Independent decision-making
Benefits
- Top tier 3rd-party sales training program
- Flexible work schedule
- Preferred YMCA membership rate
- Opportunity to enjoy tickets to local events
- Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.
- Pay Range for this position is: $60,000 - $100,000