Account Executive

Job Description

Account Executive - KTVF

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Entry-Level) - KTVF

About KTVF:

KTVF/KXDF/KFXF are the NBC, CBS and MeTV/MyNetwork affiliated stations serving the interior of Alaska with award winning local news, great entertainment and public service to the Fairbanks community. KTVF and KXDF, our news producing stations, have been the launching point for many journalists and producers who have moved up in the ranks and are now successfully filling key roles in stations throughout the country.

Fairbanks, the gateway to the arctic, is a destination full of adventure. You can enjoy all four seasons from 85-degree summers with midnight sun to a winter full of snow, mushing and the aurora borealis. The people of Fairbanks are friendly, hardworking and are very welcoming.

Job Summary/Description:

We are searching for an entry level Account Executive. You would be responsible for but not limited to the following duties below:
• Call upon accounts (clients) and prospective accounts of the company for the purpose of
soliciting advertising and the production of commercials for our stations, webcenterfairbanks.com, and extended digital products
• Prepare written proposals and any other necessary presentation materials
• Prepare traffic orders for advertising schedules
• Develop working knowledge of Wide Orbit Traffic, Media Sales, and Matrix
• Handle any preemptions/makegoods
• Coordinate and schedule traffic (copy) and production
• Write up production orders and assist in the production process as necessary
• Maintain good client relations
• Resolve billing discrepancies
• Collection of payments from the client or agency
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience in outside sales considered a plus.
• Creativity, self-motivated, and enthusiastic personalities are crucial.
• All candidates must also have strong written and oral communication skills, be proficient and comfortable with computers, be able make decisions without supervision, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Driver's license and vehicle required.
• Must have a clean driving record and live drug free.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

KTVF-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqq3n1-3-149-234-141-42 in your application.