OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOXTelevisionStations isseeking an experienced Political Sales Manager to lead and grow political advertising revenue across FOX Television Stations’ linear, digital, and Connected TV (CTV) platforms.
Based in Philadelphia, this role willbe responsible formaximizing revenue fromestablishedpolitical accounts, developing new business, and driving share across all 18 FOX Television Stations markets. The ideal candidate brings deep relationships within the political advertising community, a strongtrack recordof delivering revenue during election cycles, andexpertiseacross broadcast television, streaming, CTV, and digital video.
This leader will manage and develop a team of sales professionals while working closely with agency partners, campaign organizations, internal leadership, and cross-functional teams to position FTS and FLX as premier local advertising solutions for political marketers.
Lead political sales strategy and revenue growth across FTS linear, digital, streaming, and CTV platforms.
Build and strengthen senior-level relationships with political agencies, PACs, candidate campaigns, advocacy organizations, and media buyers.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team,establishingclear revenue goals, priorities, and accountability.
Lead agency presentations, RFP responses, pricing negotiations, and the development and closing of high-value, multiplatform partnerships.
Leverage the FOX portfolio, including premium sports programming such as the NFL, World Series, and other marquee content, to create differentiated opportunities for political advertisers.
Partner with product, operations, research, and technology teams toleverageaudience targeting, political data, campaign measurement, and reporting capabilities.
Demonstrated success in political advertising sales, with experience inbroadcasttelevision, streaming, CTV, and/or digital video.
Established relationships with seniordecision-makersat political agencies, PACs, campaigns, advocacy groups, and related organizations.
Minimum of 2 years of sales management experience, preferably within broadcast television, digital media, streaming, or multiplatform advertising.
Strong negotiation, presentation, prospecting, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Comprehensive Package:Excellent health benefits,paid time off, 401k with company match, and professional development opportunities.
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 $175,000.00-185,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 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.
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