Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Strategic Account Manager for Audio and Digital!
Are you passionate about audio and digital media? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love building lasting relationships? If so, we want you on our team! We're looking for a dynamic and innovative Strategic Account Manager (SAM) to join us and drive our growth to new heights.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
- Longevity and Stability: Join a well-established team where each voice matters and contributes to our success.
- Exciting Opportunities: Align our clients with the best on-air influencers in the market.
- Growth and Development: Continuous learning and development to help you grow in your career.
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and Execute: Create strategic sales plans that align with both client and company goals.
- Innovate and Grow: Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers.
- Sell Integrated Solutions: Offer comprehensive advertising solutions, including audio, digital, and event sponsorships.
- Collaborate and Succeed: Work with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
- Analyze and Report: Monitor sales performance and provide insights to leadership.
What We're Looking For:
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred. 3+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in media sales, digital marketing, or a related field.
- Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills, a proven track record of meeting sales goals, and a strong understanding of audio and digital media.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Driven and Organized: Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in broadcast media and existing relationships with key advertisers.
- Knowledge of digital marketing, including programmatic advertising and social media campaigns.
- Familiarity with FCC regulations and advertising compliance.
Physical Demands & Work Conditions:
- Office-based with a mix of in-person and virtual client meetings.
- Occasional travel for client visits.
- Flexible hours to meet client needs.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. for promotional materials and event setup.
Work Conditions: The work conditions and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Primarily based in a broadcast studio, newsroom, or digital media production space.
- Occasional fieldwork for live reporting, interviews, or event coverage, which may include outdoor settings in varying weather conditions.
- Frequent use of computers, video editing software, and production equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- May require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts depending on news cycles, production schedules, and live streaming demands.
- Tight deadlines and breaking news situations may necessitate extended hours and quick turnaround times.
- Fast-paced, high-pressure environment, especially during live broadcasts and breaking news events.
- Must be able to multitask, manage last-minute script changes, and adapt quickly to technical or editorial adjustments.
- Regular interaction with producers, reporters, camera operators, and digital media teams.
- May require remote collaboration with contributors, guests, and content partners.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health insurance plan options
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Numerous voluntary benefit options – legal plans, pet insurance, discounted home and auto and more!
- 401K with company match
- Generous paid time off
- 9 paid company holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
- Exciting projects and growth opportunities within a leading organization.
- Opportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more.
Pre-Employment Information:
- A pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and link to demo reel showcasing their on-camera and editing work.
EEO Statement:
Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
CBC Statement:
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WNGT-CD, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCLY-AM, WCMC-HD4, Microspace, and WRAL Digital in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the American Underground startup hub in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC; Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC; MoJud Lofts in Greensboro, NC; and The Thread in Rock Hill, SC