Account Executive

Account Executive – Media Sales (Hudson, WI + Surrounding Areas)

Location: Hudson, WI + surrounding communities
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Base + Uncapped Commission

O’Rourke Media Group is seeking to hire a driven Account Executive to sell across a portfolio of trusted local news brands and a full suite of digital marketing solutions.

You’ll represent established community publications including:

• Hudson Star Observer
• River Falls Journal
• Cannon Falls Beacon
• Hastings Star Gazette
• Red Wing Republican Eagle

These publications are deeply rooted in their communities, giving you immediate credibility and access to decision‑makers. Combined with our digital capabilities, you’ll offer businesses a complete marketing solution designed to drive awareness, leads, and long‑term growth.

• Build and manage a local sales territory in Hudson and surrounding areas.
• Prospect and develop new business through calls, networking, and in-person meetings.
• Conduct discovery conversations to uncover marketing needs.
• Present integrated marketing solutions (print + digital).
• Close new business and generate recurring monthly revenue.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.

You’ll sell a combination of print, digital, and targeted advertising to businesses of all sizes. In addition to our owned and operated local platforms, we are a Google certified agency specializing in targeted display ads, search engine optimization, social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube), geo‑fencing, streaming, website development, and reputation management.

• Sell trusted local brands + modern digital solutions.
• Multiple revenue streams per client.
• Strong internal support; you don’t fulfill campaigns, you sell.
• Opportunity to build a long‑term book of business.
• Training provided; media experience not required.

• Enjoys being out in the field meeting business owners.
• Is confident, outgoing, and relationship‑driven.
• Is self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• Has strong communication and presentation skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.

• Sales experience (B2B, media, or digital marketing is ideal).
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of consultative selling and client needs analysis.
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships.
• Consistent tenure and progression within previous organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Hub Spot) and sales tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time management and follow‑up skills.

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k Plan.
• Paid time off + holidays.
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

• Consistently generating new meetings and opportunities.
• Building a strong pipeline of local businesses.
• Closing new accounts and growing revenue month‑over‑month.
• Becoming a trusted marketing advisor in your territory.

• Loves being in front of people (not behind a desk all day).
• Wants to build a career in sales with real income potential.
• Is competitive, coachable, and driven to win.
• Takes ownership of their territory and results.

O’Rourke Media Group is a family‑owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry‑leading, digital media company comprising a cutting‑edge digital agency and an impressive group of award‑winning, hyper‑local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in nine states, 45 markets with 64 publications and hyper‑local websites.

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