Strategic Account Executive - Digital Media & Advertising

Lee Enterprises • Roanoke, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Account Executive will help local and regional advertisers reach engaged audiences through cross-platform advertising solutions at a digital-forward news and media organization. The role involves serving as a trusted advisor and developing strategic campaigns across digital display, social, video, email, mobile, and print. The successful candidate will build client partnerships, win new business, and use campaign performance data to demonstrate return on investment.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in media, advertising, or account management.
• Proven success meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong knowledge of digital advertising, including programmatic, social, native, video, search, and email.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A data-driven mindset and ability to translate metrics into client value.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and grow relationships with local and regional advertisers.
• Develop cross-platform advertising campaigns across digital display, social, video, email, mobile, and print.
• Prospect, pitch, and close new business while nurturing long-term client partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless, results-driven campaigns.
• Track and analyze campaign performance, provide insights, and demonstrate ROI to clients.
• Stay informed about digital media trends and bring fresh ideas and solutions to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional growth opportunities as the company expands its digital products and audiences.
• Collaborative, creative work environment where employee ideas matter.
• Opportunity to contribute to the future of local media at a trusted news organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed