Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hearst Television is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Political Advertising Specialist to join our sales team. You must have extensive experience in the political sales arena. You must have outstanding relationships with the top levels of political ad agencies in Washington, D.C. and all other cities where political ad agencies operate. This job is based in Washington, D.C., reporting to the Political Sales Manager.

Requirements

• Constant communication with political ad agencies regarding their business
• Track and report all candidate/issue assignments at agencies for upcoming elections
• Assist HTV station sales managers in political agencies calls, presentations, etc.
• Assist Political Sales Manager on any group-wide agency requests that may arise, both linear and digital
• Assist in budgeting for upcoming year, both at the corporate and individual station level
• Point of contact for station questions regarding political procedure, FCC regulations, etc.
• Collaboration with Political Sales Manager on annual political SOP training for HTV stations

Qualifications

• Prior experience working directly with a station group or national broadcast organization
• Familiarity with political digital products, including OTT/CTV, programmatic, and audience-based targeting
• Experience supporting or leading political training initiatives for sales teams or cross-functional partners
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Salary

The salary for this role is $70,000-$78,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.