Open Positions
Alexandria
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 base salary, plus unlimited potential for commission pay.
Detroit Lakes
No open positions available for this location.
Fergus Falls
No open positions available for this location.
Grand Forks
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
Perham
No open positions available for this location.
St. Cloud
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: Sales & Digital Media Intern
Reports to: Sales Manager
Leighton Media is seeking a motivated and creative Sales & Digital Media Intern to join our St. Cloud office. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to break into digital marketing, media strategy, and client growth.
In this role, you’ll gain real-world experience across a wide mix of platforms—including radio, streaming TV, social media, programmatic advertising, and digital campaigns—while learning how integrated marketing drives results for local and regional businesses.
What You’ll Do
- Support the sales team in identifying and building relationships with potential clients
- Assist in developing multi-platform marketing campaigns across digital and broadcast channels
- Help create and refine client presentations, proposals, and campaign strategies
- Participate in client meetings and strategy discussions
- Conduct research on market trends, audience targeting, and digital performance opportunities
- Collaborate on creative campaign ideas, including video, audio, social, and display ads
- Work with CRM tools and sales platforms to track activity and opportunities
- Provide general support in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
What We’re Looking For
- Strong interest in digital marketing, advertising, media, or business development
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
- Understanding of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta, streaming TV, and digital display
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work with clients
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized
- Curiosity about how marketing drives real business results
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience building real-world digital marketing campaigns
- Exposure to cutting-edge tools including programmatic advertising, streaming TV, and social media strategy
- Direct involvement in client strategy and campaign development
- Mentorship from experienced media and digital sales professionals
- Networking opportunities with local and regional businesses
A strong foundation for a career in digital marketing, media sales, or brand strategy
Winona
Join Our Team
Leighton Media is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our sports broadcasting team on a part-time basis. This position offers the opportunity to provide play-by-play coverage of high school athletics and NCAA Division III sporting events throughout southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin. Broadcasts are delivered through radio and digital streaming platforms, providing valuable experience in sports media and live event coverage.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Sports Broadcaster will serve as an on-air representative of Leighton Media, delivering high-quality play-by-play coverage and related content for local and collegiate sporting events. Successful candidates will be passionate about sports, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with athletes, coaches, and community members.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide live play-by-play commentary for assigned sporting events.
- Conduct pregame and postgame interviews with coaches, athletes, and other key participants.
- Prepare and deliver pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.
- Write and submit postgame recaps and related content for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Travel to home and away sporting events throughout the coverage area.
- Represent Leighton Media in a professional and positive manner at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred
- Previous experience in sports broadcasting, play-by-play announcing, sports journalism, or a related field.
- Knowledge of high school and collegiate athletics.
- Experience with live radio, podcasting, streaming, or multimedia production.
Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules based on game assignments.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to event locations.
- Passion for sports and delivering engaging coverage for audiences.
Why Join Us?
- Gain hands-on experience in live sports broadcasting.
- Cover exciting local and collegiate athletic events.
- Build your on-air portfolio and professional network.
- Flexible part-time scheduling.
- Opportunity to work with a respected regional media company
Pay Starts at $17/Hour