WKRN, Nexstar’s ABC affiliate in Nashville, TN, has immediate openings for a director of sales, an account executive and a news photographer.

Nashville is the 25th top U.S. cities to live, according to U.S. News & World Report. Forbes magazine ranked Nashville the eighth-best U.S. market to buy a home and Travel+Leisure magazine ranked Nashville as the friendliest city in America as well as one of the top 50 places to visit in the world. Nashville real estate offers all of that, plus no state income tax and the best music scene on the planet. The metro area has a blossoming job market and an exploding entertainment scene.

Director of Sales

WKRN, Nexstar’s ABC affiliate in Nashville, TN, has immediate opening for a highly motivated and experienced Director of Sales with a proven track record of success.

This new opportunity will report directly to the General Manager while working closely with other Department Heads to consistently deliver on the station’s strategic goals for growth.

We are looking for an energetic, positive, leader who will build on the success of our Broadcast and Digital sales team.

A successful candidate must have excellent communication and leadership skills, business acumen with a high sense of urgency.

Must have strong interpersonal skills and be visible in the station and in the community.

The Director of Sales is responsible for achieving all revenue goals by building a plan, communicating that plan, and driving that plan.

Essential Duties:
• Being a Leader of the Sales Team and owning the position
• Driving new business development
• Managing inventory, rates, political sales processes and revenue forecasting
• Developing and executing sales packages and projects to increase stations’ revenue
• Building and maintaining relationships with Local & National clients and advertising agencies
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly financial reporting
• Preparing revenue budgets and monitoring expense budgets
• Making decisions regarding hiring, training, evaluation, promotion & termination of employees
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Minimum five years’ experience in Television Station Management
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WideOrbit and Matrix

CLICK HERE to apply directly to the position of Director of Sales.

Sales Account Executive

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.
• 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.

Requirements & Skills:
• 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.

CLICK HERE to apply directly to the position of  Account Executive.

News Photographer

WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee has an immediate opening for a News Photographer who is a creative shooter and thrives on the daily hustle of breaking news.

The Photographer will work collaboratively with reporters to bring news stories to life with creative shooting and editing skills.

The Photographer will also be responsible for operating equipment that allows for live shots and coverage of major news events.

This is a chance to live and work in great part of the country.

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

CLICK HERE to apply directly to the position of News Photographer.