Strategic Account Executive - Digital Media & Advertising

About the position

Lee Enterprises is seeking a Strategic Account Executive focused on digital media and advertising in Roanoke, Virginia. The role serves as a trusted advisor to local and regional advertisers, building client partnerships and developing strategic, measurable campaigns across digital display, social, video, email, mobile, and print. The position combines new-business sales and account growth with campaign collaboration, performance analysis, and client-focused recommendations. It is suited to a motivated sales professional who is strategic, creative, results-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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 current with digital media trends and bring fresh ideas and solutions to clients.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.Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Nice-to-haves

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

Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.Medical, health, dental, and vision benefits.401(k) retirement plan with company match.Paid time off and holidays.Short- and long-term disability insurance.Company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance.Paid parental leave.Professional growth and career growth opportunities.Benefit program that can be personalized to employee needs.