Account Executive

Account Executive

Come join the Bay Area's top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking an Account Executive who is equal parts personable, detail oriented, and self-motivated with a desire to be part of the station's best in class team! We have a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. We are searching for an experienced Account Executive who can maintain and grow existing accounts, while actively pursuing and growing new business. As part of our total compensation benefits package we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks' vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few. The compensation for this position consists of a base salary plus commission with a total combined target of $135,000 to $150,000.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop a consistent stream of new business and manage an active sales pipeline in order to achieve monthly revenue targets. This position places a heavy emphasis on business development.
• Utilize all of the stations offerings (FLX / OTT, KTVU / KTVU+ best in class news and syndicated programming, FOX Network, Fox Sports, market leading station website and streaming products) in order to create compelling multi-screen campaigns and sponsorships.
• Maintain and grow existing client list by providing excellent customer service and collaborating with clients to create impactful campaigns.
• Successfully sell KTVU's year-round high profile sporting events including : 49er and NFL games, SF Giants, MLB All-Star Game, MLB, MLB Playoffs, World Series, College Football, Oakland Roots, the 2026 Men's World Cup, and more!
• Gain key insight on client goals and objectives in order to make presentation and recommendations to successfully achieve them with all of our offerings.
• Responsible for selling sponsorships that may include promotions initiated by sales persons.
• Utilize all available sales tools in order to educate clients on the broadcast landscape and develop value propositions to earn client's business.
• Manage and maintain campaigns to ensure all deliverables are met and provide superb after-sales support in order to develop long lasting partnerships.
• Work closely with Sales Managers and Regional Digital Sales Manager in order to meet specific measurable sales targets.
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate / range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,500.00-75,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive / commission compensation plan, various benefits, including insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.