Political Account Executive, Digital & OTT

The E.W. Scripps Company is a leading media organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a dedicated political office in Washington, DC. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Political Account Executive to join our political team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting and selling Scripps' digital and OTT products to candidates and advocacy accounts in the upcoming elections.

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

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• 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 preferred or equivalent years of experience.

• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

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 leading premium media ad management platforms is a plus.

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.

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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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