Account Executive

FOX; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX 35 in Orlando, FL is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to drive revenue across broadcast, digital, OTT and transactional business. You will develop new business, nurture client relationships, and present compelling proposals using tools like Kantar or Scarborough.

The AE will conduct face‑to‑face client calls, manage credit with the accounting team, and ensure timely posting of campaigns while meeting deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Broadcast and digital sales experience.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Service oriented.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business using research and information gathering techniques.
• Handle 500 call‑ins.
• Address preemptions with make‑good execution within 48 hrs.
• Adhere to Traffic and Production deadlines.
• Work closely with accounting to establish credit, submit and collect payments of invoices in a timely manner.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Service oriented

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a winning team? We have an amazing opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated Account Executive at FOX 35, the FOX O&O in Orlando, Florida.

The successful Account Executive (AE) is someone who can achieve and exceed monthly revenue budgets that consist of new business, digital, OTT, and transactional business, along with any special projects and/or sports budgets. The AE will negotiate rates, ratings, and share of business with new and existing clients; create presentations, utilize sales research and station tools (Kantar, Scarborough) to provide appropriate research information; attend and participate in at least 5 client face‑to‑face calls or presentations per week; develop and maintain direct client relationships; and monitor client deliveries to ensure they are posted.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business using research and information gathering techniques.
• Handle 500 call‑ins.
• Address preemptions with make‑good execution within 48 hrs.
• Adhere to Traffic and Production deadlines.
• Work closely with accounting to establish credit, submit and collect payments of invoices in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Broadcast and digital sales experience.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Service oriented.
• Valid Driver's license.