Account Executive, KMTV-3 News Now, Omaha Job at KMTV 3 News Now in Omaha

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The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for an Account Executive at KMTV in Omaha. The Account Executive, Local helps local businesses realize growth opportunity by reaching customers through compelling multi-platform advertising solutions. This full array of advertising solutions may include platforms like Over The Top (OTT) video, search strategies (SEO / SEM), social media strategies, digital display and e-mail targeting, as well as broadcast television.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Sell advertising solutions to local and regional businesses and advertising agencies.
• Apply the Scripps Sales Process (SSP) to analyze current and prospective customer needs and apply customized advertising solutions that provide return on their investment.
• In addition to television commercial airtime sales, facilitate the customer’s ability to take advantage of the full array of digital marketing options available.
• Independently prospect, secure appointments, perform needs analysis, develop customized solutions, present and close sales to develop and maintain new business from traditional and non-traditional advertisers.
• Use ratings data, qualitative information and market trends to negotiate program ratings and advertising rates with advertising agencies in order to maximize revenue as well as develop custom solutions for new advertisers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor with new and existing clients, provide best-in-class customer service, grow accounts, and gain additional business from referrals.
• Perform client services, including media avail negotiations, presentation preparation and delivery, copy writing, credit applications and collection of revenue due.
• Effectively and proactively manage a sales funnel by way of CRM systems, monitoring and achieving key performance indicators and expected activity levels.
• Contribute to the creative development of campaigns through client communication and needs analysis, storyboard and concept creation, and assistance in production aspects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, which may include entertaining prospective and existing clients.
• Perform routine administrative functions of a media salesperson including makegood resolution, continuous update of CRM system with activity, account information and pending revenue, and communication with sales leadership regarding the status of accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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EEO / CULTURE :

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

ABOUT SCRIPPS :

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ : SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As a local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality journalism and operates a portfolio of stations in multiple markets. Scripps is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

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