Clear Channel Media + Entertainment ‘s NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 & 106.9 FM is  looking for our next great News Director.     

Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a News/Talk environment plus  be a *digital-first(web, mobile, and social-media), community-focused leader in covering and reporting local and regional news, traffic and weather.    Candidate will also possess excellent communication, leadership, and  organizational  skills, as well as the ability to coach and lead individuals within our  an award-winning news operation.  

Clear Channel Media+Entertainment is the world’s largest radio and advertising company with leading market positions in West Michigan. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web/Social). OVERVIEW: The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships and selling CCM+E assets as marketing solutions. The role objective is to achieve revenue targets and services goals while helping clients meet key business challenges. Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters, who are able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. This is a tough and demanding position, where only the motivated succeed. Account Executives with CCM+E are 100% commission and have no salary cap. Make as much as you want in your first year. 

• Develop new leads by cold calling and obtaining face to face appointments
• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships
• Generate revenue and meet sales targets
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with client base and agencies
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with corporate, advertising, and public relations communities
• Solicit funding for broadcast and non-broadcast projects, special events, digital efforts, and other off-air projects
• Develop presentations to corporations and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions
• Maintain an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics: client marketing analysis, target consumer needs, benefits sought, assignments and follow-up

• 2+ years prior experience in successful sales role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to design, deliver, and execute marketing strategies and presentations
• Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking, and meeting functions
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals

Clear Channel Media+Entertainment is the world’s largest radio and advertising company with leading market positions in West Michigan. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web/Social). OVERVIEW: The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships and selling CCM+E assets as marketing solutions. The role objective is to achieve revenue targets and services goals while helping clients meet key business challenges. Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters, who are able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. This is a tough and demanding position, where only the motivated succeed. Account Executives with CCM+E are 100% commission and have no salary cap. Make as much as you want in your first year. 

• Develop new leads by cold calling and obtaining face to face appointments
• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships
• Generate revenue and meet sales targets
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with client base and agencies
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with corporate, advertising, and public relations communities
• Solicit funding for broadcast and non-broadcast projects, special events, digital efforts, and other off-air projects
• Develop presentations to corporations and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions
• Maintain an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics: client marketing analysis, target consumer needs, benefits sought, assignments and follow-up

• 2+ years prior experience in successful sales role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to design, deliver, and execute marketing strategies and presentations
• Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking, and meeting functions
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals