Account Executive, Programmatic

About the role

Ready to be at the forefront of the fastest-growing segment in digital advertising? Scripps is looking for a driven, digitally savvy sales professional to lead programmatic video and Connected TV (CTV) revenue growth across our portfolio.

In this role, you'll be the bridge between Scripps' powerful digital inventory and the national agencies and advertisers who need it - building lasting relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and helping clients see real, measurable results.

If you have deep knowledge of the programmatic landscape, a hunter's instinct for new business, and a passion for client success, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the country's leading media companies.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain valuable relationships with national agencies and advertisers
• Identify, prospect, and onboard new clients in the programmatic video and CTV space
• Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and providing tailored advertising solutions
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign execution across Scripps' digital portfolio
• Work closely with marketing, product, and operations teams to align on client objectives
• Use analytics to provide insights and recommendations, demonstrating campaign effectiveness
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and new technologies
• Ensure clients receive the highest level of customer care

What You'll Need

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of programmatic advertising technologies, platforms and best practices
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Self-motivation with a strong sense of initiative
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong agency relations, including in-house agency trade desks and programmatic buyers
• Experience with multiple programmatic buying platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment responding to multiple customer demands
• Data analysis skills to translate insights into actionable results
• Familiarity with advertising analytics tools and CRM software

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Annual Salary

$170,000.00 - 190000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

Additional Benefits

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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