Advertising Account Executive

Advertising Account Executive

LINK Media is looking for a Advertising Account Executive to help us sell advertising and sponsorships for print, digital, social media and events. We need someone with drive and determination to help us sell through our inventory and support the good work we're doing in the community. We're a startup, so everyone we hire is a critical member of the team, and must be willing to work quickly, accept that we don't have everything figured out, remain flexible, and above all else, understand that what we are creating is bigger than any one person, or personality.

What We Expect From You :

• Sales. You will be making sales calls and holding sales meetings every single day.
• Networking in the community to meet new prospects and promote LINK.
• Clear communication with our production and accounting staff to execute on sales closed.
• Excellent, consultative customer service to keep our advertisers and sponsors happy.
• Strong communication written and oral abilities.
• No degree needed, but one in business or marketing wouldn't hurt.
• Did we mention you shouldn't be a jerk?

Benefits :

Mission : LINK Media advances Northern Kentucky in the region, the commonwealth and the nation by providing transformative coverage of the news of the day with focus on the deeper issues that matter most to our community.

Guiding Principles : We are :

Solutions-Focused : We don't just report the news of the day. We dig deeper, informing our audience about how our community might solve its biggest issues.

Unapologetic NKY Fans : We believe in this communityin what it is today, and what it has the potential to become. We want to see this community advance, and we understand the part that we play in that advancement.

Inclusive : We explore the issues that affect all of Northern Kentucky, and give a voice to the diverse corners of our community, whether that diversity is economic, political, geographic or otherwise.

Good Stewards : It is our responsibility to make good use of our resources and to maintain a sustainable business model, so that we may serve the community long into the future.

Independent : We do not make endorsements, or publish our own opinions, about the issues that are facing Northern Kentucky. In addition to our reporting, outside opinions from multiple viewpoints will be sought, and clearly marked as such, in order to provide the robust debate that our community needs to make critical decisions about our collective future. LINK is an equal opportunity employer. LINK prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LINK conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.