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Account Executive
Fox
Cleveland, OH, United States
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Description
FOX Sports Ohio is searching for an Account Executive to join their team in Cleveland. This position is responsible for selling regional spot advertising and sports sponsorships for both local and nationally produced programming - specifically the Cavaliers, Indians, Blue Jackets and Reds. Duties include coordinating the preparation, documentation and presentation of local sales packages in both linear and digital capacities; maintaining local account lists; identifying and developing potential new local advertisers; generating advertising revenues in accordance with budgetary goals; and preparing and reporting on proposed contractual sales agreements.
Responsibilities
• Coordinates the preparation, documentation and presentation of local sales packages
• Maintains local account lists and follow up
• Identifies and develops potential new local advertisers
• Generates advertising revenues in accordance with specific budgetary goals
• Prepares and reports on all proposed contractual sales agreements
Qualifications
• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications
• 3+ years sales experience is necessary with prior media advertising sales experience preferred
• Prior sports advertising sales experience is a plus
• Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills are required
• Strong knowledge of program ratings methodology is necessary
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook is needed
• A demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective business relationships is essential
Division Description
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.