Are you a blend of business savvy and creative with a knack for numbers? Do you have an eye for detail and the fire to achieve?
Imagine a career path with incredible earning potential that also allows you to make a positive difference in the world around you. The sky is the limit for multi-media advertising specialists in broadcast television or radio.
Multi-media advertising specialists (sometimes referred to as account executives or sales managers) are the engines responsible for the station’s advertising accounts.
Good account managers are quick to develop trust, effective in generating new business, and can work through problems toward win-win solutions…and contracts!
Often, these solutions include finding elusive connections that open doors of opportunity for clients, sponsors, the station, and the community.
Preparation
Whether you’re a seasoned sales veteran or a recent college grad looking to break into sales, radio and TV can be an exciting career.
A bachelor’s degree is in business, journalism, communications, or related field is typically required, but not always. Some stations offer internships to provide experience in advertising sales as well.
If you’re organized, creative, curious, and a good communicator, the station will teach you the products and skills necessary to be successful. And, most radio and TV sales professionals are paid on commission, so the sky truly is the limit on how much you can make.
Are you a blend of business savvy and creative with a knack for numbers? Do you have an eye for detail and the fire to achieve?
Imagine a career path with incredible earning potential that also allows you to make a positive difference in the world around you. The sky is the limit for multi-media advertising specialists in broadcast television or radio.
Multi-media advertising specialists (sometimes referred to as account executives or sales managers) are the engines responsible for the station’s advertising accounts.
Good account managers are quick to develop trust, effective in generating new business, and can work through problems toward win-win solutions…and contracts!
Often, these solutions include finding elusive connections that open doors of opportunity for clients, sponsors, the station, and the community.
PREPARATION
Whether you’re a seasoned sales veteran or a recent college grad looking to break into sales, radio and TV can be an exciting career.
A bachelor’s degree is in business, journalism, communications, or related field is typically required, but not always. Some stations offer internships to provide experience in advertising sales as well.
If you’re organized, creative, curious, and a good communicator, the station will teach you the products and skills necessary to be successful. And, most radio and TV sales professionals are paid on commission, so the sky truly is the limit on how much you can make.
A Typical Day
As a multi-media advertising specialist, the station relies on you to generate revenue and build quality partnerships with clients. You will spend time strategizing, pitching, and negotiating contracts with clients. You’ll monitor campaign performance and explore creative ways to improve.
You’ll get creative as you dream up promotional events, plan live remotes, and work on commercial spots to help grow local businesses and nonprofits in the community where you live and work.
A Typical Day
As a multi-media advertising specialist, the station relies on you to generate revenue and build quality partnerships with clients. You will spend time strategizing, pitching, and negotiating contracts with clients. You’ll monitor campaign performance and explore creative ways to improve.
You’ll get creative as you dream up promotional events, plan live remotes, and work on commercial spots to help grow local businesses and nonprofits in the community where you live and work.
A TEAM EFFORT
Comradery and teamwork are a big piece of the broadcast media experience.
There’s a lot going on and it takes many people with many talents all working together in synchrony to bring everything to life. You’ll experience much together. Trust one another. Lift each other up. Achieve and celebrate together.
Of course, there are other perks of being part of the team. Only one is holding the mic, but there are countless others making it happen. As part of the broadcast media family, you’ll join your colleagues at concerts and sporting events. You’ll encounter the arts, meet interesting people, and go on new adventures. Plus, a press pass is a beautiful thing.
Are you ready to join the team that’s making a difference and delivering the information and entertainment that Michigan needs every day?
Come join us.
A TEAM EFFORT
Comradery and teamwork are a big piece of the broadcast media experience.
There’s a lot going on and it takes many people with many talents all working together in synchrony to bring everything to life. You’ll experience much together. Trust one another. Lift each other up. Achieve and celebrate together.
Of course, there are other perks of being part of the team. Only one is holding the mic, but there are countless others making it happen. As part of the broadcast media family, you’ll join your colleagues at concerts and sporting events. You’ll encounter the arts, meet interesting people, and go on new adventures. Plus, a press pass is a beautiful thing.
Are you ready to join the team that’s making a difference and delivering the information and entertainment that Michigan needs every day?
Come join us.