KTVQ is currently looking for an Account Manager to join their growing team in Billings, Montana! As an Account Manager, you'll be responsible for providing a high-level of client service support and will serve as a key contributor to the sales team by supporting Digital and Broadcast sales and retention efforts. The Account Manager will also be responsible for managing accounts and maximizing the performance of advertisers in their portfolio.

We’ll give you the tools you need not only to compete, but to excel, through professional development opportunities like our coveted sales training program. You’ll enjoy the advantage of Scripps’ high- quality news product and the support of an expert team of leaders to help you reach your goals and enjoy uncapped earning potential through our competitive sales compensation plan.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manages the day-to-day execution of larger ongoing accounts and campaigns to meet revenue goals and reduce customer turnover.




• Develops, implements, and manages sales optimization and retention strategies.




• Educates advertisers on effective campaign solutions to drive sales/ business goals.




• Proactively optimizes digital campaigns to achieve targets.




• Generates reports and interprets campaign and account performance data to determine sales effectiveness.




• Develops and provides customer focused communications on sales performance including effectiveness of targeting and strategy.




• Liaison with sales, digital ad operations content, marketing, and others regarding planning and prioritization to assist in execution of the campaigns.




• Attends and participates in training and planning sessions.




• Broadcast experience is a plus!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required, or equivalent experience required.




• Minimum of 3 years of experience in online media planning and client service or related roles.




• Demonstrated record of success in a goal oriented, highly accountable sales environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Expert knowledge and understanding of the execution and optimization of digital products such as SEM, Network display, pre-roll video, paid social advertising (e.g. Facebook), SEO, etc.




• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and presenting data in an easy-to-interpret format.




• Strong knowledge of digital campaign traffic management is a plus!




• Experience in site research tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Omniture, ComScore, etc.)




• Ability to use data to monitor product effectiveness.




• Skilled in presenting recommendations for advertiser solutions.




• Ability to generate reports, business correspondence, and presentations.




• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other programs such as customer relations software.




• Strong organizational skills.




• Strong ability to meet deadlines.




• Confidence to speak with decision makers.




• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required (proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.)

WHAT WE’LL OFFER:

• Extensive Scripps Sales Process training.




• A career path to grow your professional experiences.




• Uncapped sales commission.




• Full benefits; medical, dental and vision.




• Retirement savings plan with company match.

OUR TEAM:

We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, gamers, hunters, fishing enthusiasts, beekeepers, travelers, boaters, community leaders and every other mixture of diverse backgrounds, passions, and life experiences.  We are a community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.

WHERE YOU’LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Billings, MT, where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the big small-town charm and quick access to national parks.  Skiing is right outside your door as well as an expansive 47 miles of walking and biking trails that surround the largest city in Montana.  There is no better place to hit the trails than in Montana’s Trailhead.  Billings offers hundreds of acres of city parks.  Ride or walk along the legendary Yellowstone River, take in the forever views from Swords Park, or head west to a wilder landscape near Zimmerman Trail.  The Magic City lives up to its name with culture and arts including plentiful shopping, theater, restaurants, and famous local brew pubs.  The vibrant economy fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and a medical hub that boasts a regional health care center and is home to two universities.  Positioned as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming, excursions including the beautiful Big Horn Mountains and more without the big city hassles are abundant. It is no wonder Billings has been voted #24 of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America, but don’t worry it is the humble, independent and caring people that truly make Billings the Magic City to live, work, and play.

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HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE:

Consistent with our commitment to maintain a safe workplace free of known hazards, all employees and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also may require staying up to date on booster shots in the future based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and manufacturer recommendations. If you are hired, we will require you to verify that you are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by your start date, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption by Scripps in writing or any other exemptions available under applicable law. This requirement currently excludes positions located in Florida, Montana, and Tennessee due to state law.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its 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. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.