Account Executive at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This role is for an assertive, results-driven sales professional who excels at building relationships and helping local businesses achieve g

Work type: onsite

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Salary: $150,000 – $175,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for an assertive, results-driven sales professional who excels at building relationships and helping local businesses achieve growth. You are a hunter who enjoys the competitive nature of media sales and thrives in a high-energy, local broadcast environment. **Key highlights** You will represent the Philadelphia market leader, Fox 29, by driving revenue across broadcast and digital platforms. This position provides access to a powerful media toolkit, including major sports partnerships and high-rated morning programming, to create effective marketing solutions for your clients. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Demonstrate a proven track record of generating new business and exceeding revenue targets. - Have a strong ability to present and negotiate complex, multi-platform advertising packages. - Possess a deep understanding of the local Philadelphia advertising market and client landscape. - Thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and bold ideas are the norm.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

Account Executive (Regular Full-Time)Fox 29 Philadelphia – WTXFDo you define yourself as a driven, results-oriented sales professional and a skillful relationship-builder? If so, you belong here. We’re looking for an assertive professional who thrives on being in front of potential clients, forging long-term relationships, and helping local businesses grow. Join a team where critical input and new ideas are essential, all while enjoying the career stability that comes with working for a highly successful, well-known industry leader in the heart of Philadelphia.

Leveraging the scale and resources of Fox Corporation, Fox 29 is the industry leader in the space, uniquely and authentically connecting with the Philadelphia population like no other station. At the center of our success is Good Day Philadelphia, the market’s undisputed morning powerhouse that sets the cultural and ratings pace for the entire region. Beyond our broadcast dominance, we provide sophisticated, best-in-class Digital offerings designed to be comprehensive marketing solutions, enabling partners to achieve measurable results at every stage of the advertising purchase funnel.

The Fox 29 Sales Team has an amazing opportunity for an experienced Account Executive to generate digital and broadcast advertising revenue for Philadelphia’s most authentic and high-energy local television station.

Why Join Us?

• The "Good Day" Advantage: Represent the most watched, talked-about morning show in Philadelphia—a ratings juggernaut that defines morning TV in the Delaware Valley.

• Unrivaled Sports Portfolio: Sell the most prestigious sports programming on television. From the dominance of Philadelphia Eagles football and NFL on FOX to being the home of the MLB Postseason and the Phillies, you’ll have the ultimate toolkit to win over clients.

• Creative Environment: Work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork and bold, "Philly-style" ideas are valued.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting-edge studios on Market Street in the heart of Center City.

• Generate Revenue by selling a suite that includes local linear powerhouse Fox 29 along with cutting-edge digital advertising solutions across our key brands, including FLX, FOX Local, TUBI, FOX Sports, and FOXNEWS.com, as well as unique multi-screen promotional sponsorships tied to Philadelphia’s biggest events.

• Drive New Business Growth by developing and implementing sales strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed goals, leveraging the massive reach of our local news and elite sports blocks.

• Cultivate Client Relationships by meeting and communicating regularly with local business owners and agencies to maintain strong partnerships and expedite the closing process.

• Lead the Sales Process by presenting, negotiating, and developing unique advertising packages that capitalize on our hyper-local, “Authentically Philly” identity.

• Manage Accounts efficiently, including processing transactional business, developing advertising schedules with station personnel, and ensuring the timely completion of all administrative tasks.

• Maintain Professional Communication with station and corporate management to ensure seamless execution of multi-platform campaigns.

• Experience & Education: A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in Video Advertising Business Development and Sales. A college degree is preferred.

• Business Acumen: Digital and Linear ad sales savvy with a proven track record of developing new business and achieving measurable success.

• Philly Grit: A skilled negotiator and motivator capable of managing complex deals and driving accounts from lead to close in a competitive Top 5 market.

• Communication & Technology: Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with computers and cloud-based applications is required; WideOrbit experience is a plus.

• Forecasting: Ability to accurately forecast revenue based on pipelines and pending deals.

• Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, 401k with company match, and professional development opportunities.

• Lifestyle Perks: Work in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by Philadelphia’s best dining, shopping, and iconic sports culture.

• The on-target earnings for this position, salary plus commissions, are $150,000-175,000annually.

• Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and have a valid, local driver’s license.

• Local travel and entertainment are required to build face-to-face rapport with the Philly business community.

• Fox 29 is a 24/7 operation; flexibility to work varied hours is required.

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