Account Executive, WPTV

Account Executive – WPTV (NBC Affiliate, West Palm Beach)

WPTV, an NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, is seeking an Account Executive. As an Account Executive, you’ll be the ultimate growth engine for local businesses! Your mission? To help them tap into a world of opportunities with powerful, multi‑platform advertising solutions. From OTT video to SEO/SEM, social media, digital displays, e‑mail targeting, and even broadcast TV, you’ll be offering a full toolbox of marketing magic that drives measurable success.

• Unleash Advertising Success: you’ll be selling game‑changing advertising solutions to local and regional businesses, and advertising agencies—bringing their brand to the next level.
• Custom Solutions for Maximum Impact: using the Scripps Sales Process (SSP), you’ll dive deep into customer needs, craft tailored advertising strategies, and deliver impressive ROI.
• More Than TV Ads: selling television commercial airtime and unlocking digital marketing to maximize exposure across various platforms.
• Go‑Getter Sales Rockstar: a self‑starter who hunts new opportunities, secures appointments, assesses client needs, and closes deals that grow the business.
• Negotiate Like a Pro: maximize revenue and deliver customized solutions using data, trends, and strong negotiation skills.
• Trusted Advisor & Client Relationship Guru: build deep relationships with clients, provide top‑tier service, and turn connections into long‑lasting partnerships.
• Client Services Champion: handle media avail negotiations, campaign execution, presentation prep, copywriting, credit applications, and revenue collection.
• Manage Your Sales Funnel Like a Boss: monitor CRM, track metrics, and hit your sales goals with precision.
• Creative Collaborator: contribute ideas to campaigns, help craft stories, visuals, and assist in production.
• Build Relationships & Have Fun: keep client connections strong to ensure repeat business.
• Administrative Pro: keep CRM updated, resolve media issues, track account info, and communicate with leadership.
• Other Cool Tasks: flex problem‑solving muscles for a variety of tasks as they arise.

• A BS/BA in a related field (preferred, but experience counts).
• 2+ years of sales success.

• Driven & Goal‑Oriented.
• Creative & Innovative.
• Powerful Sales Skills.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.
• Data‑Driven.
• Outstanding Communication.
• Organized & Efficient.
• Tech Savvy with Microsoft Office and Google Office, and virtual communication platforms.

• Your office and client meetings will be your stage.
• Driving: a valid driver’s license, clean record, and proof of insurance required.

• Extensive Scripps Sales Process training.
• Uncapped sales commission.
• Monthly allowance for mileage and cell phone.
• A career path to grow professional experiences.
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, and other health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, , pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
• More details on eligibility and plan terms will be provided upon hire.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in 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, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

They will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.