Account Executive

About the role

As an Account Executive for Contra Costa Times, you will develop effective advertising programs to meet advertisers' marketing objectives with a combination of both print and digital advertising. You will cultivate relationships with clients with an emphasis on new business, while establishing and achieving department sales goals, both personal and team. As the Bay Area's top source for local news, the Bay Area News Group reaches m ore than 5 million people weekly through a powerful combination of print and digital p roducts . Our publications include The Mercury News serving Silicon Valley and the Peninsula; the East Bay Times serving Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and the rest of the East Bay ; and more than 20 weekly publications . We connect with a diverse and engaged audience, offering a premiere local news report and comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions across web, mobile and print platforms . The Bay Area News Group is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, which has 49 Pulitzer Prizes and a nationwide audience , delivering a ward-winning content across 800 platforms and leading the transformation of the news industry. "4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026" EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. How To Apply: Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until the position is filled Conditions of Employment: A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation Travel - This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours #LI-TG1