Associate Account Executive

Job Description

Associate Account Executive, WFTS

The E.W. Scripps station, WFTS, in sunny Tampa, Florida is looking for self-driven individual looking for a career in media sales. Working under the direction of great leadership, this Associate Account Executive will gain an understanding of the various functions within the sales department, including exposure across digital, OTT and broadcast platforms, with the purpose of developing into an account executive role. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a company that promotes from within.

Scripps offers different types of flex work arrangements for many positions. Please ask your recruiter for more information.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Local Sales:
• Support, and learn, the entire sales process to advertising agencies and direct clients.
• Process orders into station systems and generate contracts.
• Schedule paid programming and resolve airtime scheduling problems such as revisions, make goods, preemptions, discrepancies and cancellations.

Research/Marketing:
• Prepare analysis of market program audiences and estimates.
• Utilize research to position station as premiere marketing vehicle.
• Assist sales in marketing initiatives.
• Create sales campaigns and presentations.
• Work with audience insights and data analytics related to ratings/products.
Overall:
• Help develop new business for multi-platform media sales which include online video, mobile, digital/OTT sales and broadcast.
• Perform client services including but not limited to avail presentations, package preparation, copy writing, credit applications and collections.
• Create non-traditional revenue opportunities.
• Coordinate production efforts for new clients.
• Execute post-buy analyses of broadcast and digital schedules.
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by Sales Management Team.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits (as you may travel to client locations).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Ability to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment and interest in an Account Executive role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Self-motivated creative and possess strong people skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills.
• Work within a team framework.

WHAT WE'LL OFFER:
• Extensive Scripps Sales Process training.
• A career path to grow your professional experiences.
• Full benefits; medical, dental and vision.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8e0vq-18-220-140-5-42 in your application.