The E.W. Scripps Company
Political Account Executive, Digital & OTT- Hybrid
The E.W. Scripps Company, Olympia, Washington, United States,
The E.W. Scripps is a premier media organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with a political office in Washington DC. This office has a great opportunity for a Political Account Executive (Digital & OTT) to join their team. This important role is responsible for selling Scripps digital products to candidates as well as advocacy accounts during the upcoming election.WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Sell Scripps digital products to direct accounts and advertising agencies specializing in but not limited to political and advocacy advertising.Develop new business by prospecting accounts originating in the Washington DC sales territory and placing on Scripps properties around the country.Negotiate 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.Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.3-5 years of successful sales experience in political media sales.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced sales environment.Ability to quickly develop trusted relationships with clients and deliver world-class customer service.Experience working with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access.Experience working with Wide Orbit is a plus.WHAT WE’LL OFFER:
Extensive Scripps Sales Process training.A career path to grow your professional experiences.Uncapped sales commission.Full benefits; medical, dental and vision.Retirement savings plan with company match.SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different.ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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Sell Scripps digital products to direct accounts and advertising agencies specializing in but not limited to political and advocacy advertising.Develop new business by prospecting accounts originating in the Washington DC sales territory and placing on Scripps properties around the country.Negotiate 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.Perform other duties as needed or as directed by sales management.WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.3-5 years of successful sales experience in political media sales.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced sales environment.Ability to quickly develop trusted relationships with clients and deliver world-class customer service.Experience working with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access.Experience working with Wide Orbit is a plus.WHAT WE’LL OFFER:
Extensive Scripps Sales Process training.A career path to grow your professional experiences.Uncapped sales commission.Full benefits; medical, dental and vision.Retirement savings plan with company match.SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different.ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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