About the role

  • Sell broadcast television commercial airtime and digital/CTV space to direct accounts and advertising agencies specializing in political and advocacy advertising
  • Execute FCC rules and regulations surrounding political broadcast advertising
  • Negotiate advertising rates and program ratings with new and existing accounts to maximize share of revenue
  • Prepare and present marketing proposals utilizing qualitative and quantitative research
  • Perform client services, including but not limited to avail presentations, account management reconciliation, credit and collections, package preparations
  • Effectively manage a sales pipeline by engaging national political and advocacy accounts and agencies promotion Scripps broadcast & digital portfolio and supporting Scripps to to market strategies
  • Build strong client relationships and deliver world-class customer service
  • Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management

Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
  • Established relationships with national advertisers and political agencies
  • A strong understanding of television and national advertising trends is desired
  • Expert knowledge of all facets of television sales and marketing
  • Understanding of CTV and digital sales preferred
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Highly organized and able to manage high volume accounts
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficient in Wide Orbit (ad management platform) Traffic and Wide Orbit Media Sales preferred
  • Political sales expertise a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Equal employment opportunity practices
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Job title

Temporary Account Executive, Political

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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