Open Positions

Position: General Sales Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Positions Summary: The General Sales Manager role is responsible for achieving or exceeding market revenue goals and lead the development of members of the sales team in broadcast, digital and events. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Lead and prepare for weekly sales meetings

· Attend meetings with Media Consultants with their clients 

· Create and execute revenue generating sales ideas for broadcast, digital and events divisions 

· Daily usage of software programs to measure overall revenue growth and Media Consultants progress 

· Lead, manage and hold accountable Media Consultants 

· Own financial metrics of the sales department including pricing inventory, expense management, weekly revenue, pacing and forecasting 

· Exude passion, energy and enthusiasm about Leighton Media and opportunities for business within our company to help clients achieve their business goals 

Qualifications: 

· Experience as a proven sales leader in the role of account executive or higher 

· Comprehension of overall broadcast marketing opportunities including digital and events 

· Strong communication skills 

· Proficiency in Microsoft 360 Office Suite required 

Pay Range $100k - $120k 

Leighton Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an organization that actively gives back to our community though our people, time, talent and treasure. 

Position: Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary: Leighton Media Detroit Lakes, is looking to add an energetic, driven, detail orientated individual to our company.

The role of Sales and Marketing Coordinator allows you to be the essential piece in our organization, connecting our On-Air and Sales Departments as well as our company with our community! This position is full of variety and it will be a challenge to find any one day exactly like the last. Daily tasks include: creating informational sheets for sales promotions and presentations, assisting the sales team with general needs, generation of sales and billing reports, and more. Additional tasks you could be asked to be a part of include: assisting with the coordination of select companywide training, the organization and direction of select company gatherings/events, greeting clients, customers, and answering the phone for general inquires and questions.

This position comes with a flexible schedule and work environment. Leighton Media strives to offer competitive benefits to our employees including paid family leave, , and employee stock ownership to name a few.

Experience:

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite, is preferred – will train, if needed.
• Overall computer knowledge is a must.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal format with all levels of co-workers

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Positive/Can-Do Attitude
• Take Direction
• Work independently to complete tasks
• Ability to multi-task
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and self-manage time
• Organization and project management skills
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Team player
• Ability to overcome obstacles and manage shifting priorities
• Sales and marketing minded
• Actively participates in meetings, discussions, and planning activities
• Open to feedback and collaboration from management and others

Pay Range $40k-$45k

Leighton Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an organization that actively gives back to our community though our people, time, talent and treasure. 

Position: Media Consultant

Reports to: Sales Manager

Leighton Media Media Consultant establishes and maintain marketing partnerships with area businesses and develop creative ad campaigns & promotions to increase their business. In this role, you’ll work alongside a small team of other Media Consultants to achieve market goals.

Responsibilities:

• Seek out new clients and grow existing client accounts.
• Assist Sales Manager with budget planning and sales projections.
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide progress updates.
• Utilize existing software programs for sales management, revenue order entry, and project management.
• Achieve monthly sales goals and annual revenue targets.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of sales experience.
• Ability to persevere to achieve goals.
• Exude passion, energy and enthusiasm about Leighton Media.
• Ability to develop creative solutions for clients.
• General understanding of digital, events, and broadcast marketing opportunities.
• Self-driven and results-focused with a willingness to learn & grow.
• Strong communication & organization skills.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft 360 Office Suite is preferred.
• Two-year degree or higher in Sales/Business/Marketing or sales experience equivalent may be helpful but not required.

Pay Range is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience 

Open Positions

Join Leighton Media in serving, connecting and celebrating our community. We are looking for individuals who are detail oriented, outgoing, and have exceptional communications skills to join our promotions team in St. Cloud. In the role, you will be responsible for on-site set-up & support for station events and sales promotions. Team members will earn $15/hour to start and work 20+ hours per week (flexible schedule). Great for a college student or someone looking for a fun, part-time job.

To be successful, you’ll need:

» a valid driver’s license

» a good driving record

» to be 18 years of age or older

» to be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays

Pay Rate $15/Hour

Open Positions

Position: Media Consultant

Reports to: Sales Manager

Leighton Media Media Consultant establishes and maintain marketing partnerships with area businesses and develop creative ad campaigns & promotions to increase their business. In this role, you’ll work alongside a small team of other Media Consultants to achieve market goals.

Responsibilities:

• Seek out new clients and grow existing client accounts.
• Assist Sales Manager with budget planning and sales projections.
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide progress updates.
• Utilize existing software programs for sales management, revenue order entry, and project management.
• Achieve monthly sales goals and annual revenue targets.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of sales experience.
• Ability to persevere to achieve goals.
• Exude passion, energy and enthusiasm about Leighton Media.
• Ability to develop creative solutions for clients.
• General understanding of digital, events, and broadcast marketing opportunities.
• Self-driven and results-focused with a willingness to learn & grow.
• Strong communication & organization skills.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft 360 Office Suite is preferred.
• Two-year degree or higher in Sales/Business/Marketing or sales experience equivalent may be helpful but not required.

Pay Range is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience 

Full-Time Anchor/Reporter – Central Minnesota (Radio/Digital)

An award-winning central Minnesota newsroom is seeking a full-time Anchor/Reporter to join its broadcast news team. This position is ideal for a journalist who values strong storytelling, sound news judgment, and serving local communities through accurate, compelling reporting.

Position Overview

The Anchor/Reporter will gather, write, and deliver news content for on-air and digital platforms. This role requires strong writing skills, comfort with breaking news, and the ability to work independently under deadline while collaborating with a small, experienced newsroom.

Core Responsibilities

• Report, write, and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Write, stack, and anchor newscasts
• Cover breaking and spot news, including evenings or weekends as needed
• Report on civic, government, and community meetings
• Contribute story ideas and participate in daily editorial planning

Required Qualifications

• Previous broadcast news experience
• Demonstrated news judgment and strong writing ability
• On-air delivery skills with clear, conversational storytelling
• Experience using audio editing software
• Ability to work efficiently under deadline and changing conditions
• Familiarity with digital publishing and social media newsgathering

Experience

At least one year of experience is required and may include professional newsroom work, student journalism, multimedia journalism, or freelance reporting.

Compensation

• Salary range: (Insert legally required salary range and pay structure)
• Benefits package: (details available upon request or included here)

Application Instructions

We're looking for someone who will be an integral part of our newsroom team. This role involves active participation in our daily news operations and requires working on-site. We need someone who can be present in the newsroom to respond to breaking news and coordinate with our team in real-time. 

Pay Range is $35,000 - $40,000 depending on experience 

Leighton Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an organization that actively gives back to our community though our people, time, talent and treasure.