Account Executive

Louisiana First News in Baton Rouge is looking for a driven, dynamic, and results-oriented Account Executive to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about building relationships, crafting innovative marketing solutions, and helping local businesses thrive, this is your chance to make an impact in one of Louisiana’s most vibrant media markets.

• Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

Louisiana First News is an equal opportunity employer.