Sales Account Executive, NBCU Local Chicago

Sales Account Executive, NBCU Local Chicago

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBC Chicago is seeking a dynamic and digitally fluent Account Executive to drive revenue growth across our industry‑leading portfolio of linear, streaming, and advanced advertising solutions. This role is ideal for candidates with experience selling CTV, OTT, digital video, programmatic, audience‑based, or performance‑driven media solutions who are eager to represent one of the most powerful premium content portfolios in the marketplace.

The Account Executive will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing client relationships across NBCUniversal's portfolio, including Peacock, NBC, Telemundo, NBC Sports, FAST channels, and advanced advertising solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue across linear television, Peacock, digital video, programmatic, and audience‑based advertising solutions.
• Develop consultative relationships with advertisers and agencies to uncover business objectives and translate them into effective marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with agency trading teams, programmatic buyers, and client stakeholders to activate campaigns through both direct and automated buying channels.
• Leverage NBCUniversal's first‑party data, audience solutions, and attribution capabilities to deliver measurable client outcomes.
• Prospect new business opportunities and consistently build a strong sales pipeline.
• Work cross‑functionally with planning, account management, ad operations, research, marketing, and programmatic specialists.
• Present market insights, audience strategies, campaign performance results, and integrated solutions to clients.
• Develop proposals and negotiate advertising partnerships across streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of media sales experience or supporting role with exceptional knowledge of OTT/Programmatic execution.
• Strong background in:
  • Streaming/OTT
  • Connected TV (CTV)
  • Programmatic advertising
  • Digital video sales
  • Ad tech
  • Agency trading desks
  • Demand‑side platforms (DSPs)
• Knowledge of platforms such as Free Wheel, Operative, Salesforce, Prisma, DV360, The Trade Desk, or similar advertising technology tools.
• Familiarity with Nielsen, Comscore, and digital measurement solutions.
• Experience working with advertisers, agencies, programmatic teams, or media buyers.
• Understanding of audience targeting, identity solutions, measurement, attribution, and data‑driven marketing.
• Proven ability to generate new business and exceed revenue goals.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Must be able to travel as…