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July 11, 2023

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SALES

VP, General Sales Manager

FOX 26 KRIV, the O & O in Houston, TX, is looking for a dynamic VP/General Sales Manager to lead our broadcast, digital and OTT sales teams. The successful candidate will develop a strategy for success on every platform and coach our teams to reach revenue goals. The primary purpose and function are to oversee the station’s broadcast and digital sales, traffic and research efforts by performing the following duties:

Maximize delivery of ad revenue budgets and share for the Houston DMA.
Hire, supervise, evaluate and train department personnel
Develop fiscal year revenue and expense budgets that are reflective of station plans.
Analyze and control expenditures of department to conform to budgetary and company requirements
Package, price and control station inventory to ensure ad share and revenue budgets are delivered and/or exceeded as planned
Prepare monthly/quarterly sales reports
Develop strategy for KRIV/KTXH sales department’s business plan and business practices
Stay current with market place conditions, competitive changes and tactically adjust sales plans where necessary
Develop and maintain client relationships as well as agency decision maker relationships to maximize financial opportunities
Propose adjustments to Local Sales commission plan as necessary
Oversee traffic department and commercial scheduling to maximize revenue and to provide the best viewer experience
Manage Research Manager and the department’s initiatives with enhancements to tool kit, sales training and one-sheets
Oversee political advertising efforts and comply with all FCC requirements relative to the Public File
Oversee credit and collections efforts and stay within Fox guidelines
Lead digital station initiatives with regard to maximization of revenue along with Digital Sales Manager
Provide General Manager with monthly Sales information for the GM report
Work with General Manager and VP/Finance to develop impact studies that reflect the profit and loss of programming models
Provide assistance to station programming teams
Notify VP / General Manager of any department or personnel challenges
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
Conduct weekly sales department meetings
Local/national travel as needed
Conduct in person meeting with staff and clients
Direct supervision of Local/National Sales Managers, Director of Traffic, Research Manager, and other team members as needed.
Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.

Requirements: Five years’ management experience in Top 25 local television market preferred. College degree in sales, marketing or related field preferred. Knowledge of inventory management systems, pricing strategies, budgeting, forecasting, national, local and digital media negotiation processes, traffic systems, new business development techniques, sales training, ratings systems and overall sales methods. Good leadership and organizational skills. Ability to make decisions and motivate the staff. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to successfully pass a background check. Click Here to Apply.

Account Executive

KRIV Fox 26/ KTXH My 20 the Fox O&O in Houston, TX are looking for an Account Executive. This AE is responsible for developing new business and selling digital and OTT products by maximizing opportunities and growing transactional accounts. This position requires someone who will identify opportunities and close new sales. The ideal candidate will prospect and aggressively pursue digital, OTT and new business advertisers. Provide strategic advice to help new television advertisers get the best ROI by working closely with them in a consultative role. The successful AE candidate must be able to identify qualified targets, use strong communication and presentation skills throughout the sales process and maintain a high closing ratio. We are looking for someone that can bring together all our resources [FLX/OTT, Top Rated Local News, FOX network, FOX sports, MyNetwork TV, Web/Digital Sponsorships and Promotions] in a creative manner to achieve a high level of results. Other responsibilities include but not limited to: strategically negotiating existing business along with obtaining incremental dollars from the existing market and building strong client relationships. Responsible for completing administrative tasks such as weekly forecasts, monthly reports, new business trackers, OTT trackers, weekly meeting forms and the credit and collection of all accounts.

Four-year college degree preferred. The ideal candidate will be a sales professional with preferred television sales experience and have a proven track record of success in sales. Knowledge of media math, TV ratings and web metrics is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Wide Orbit Sales and Traffic knowledge preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft office programs preferred. We are looking for someone who is energetic, positive, creative and passionate to succeed in the highly competitive environment of media sales. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking are critical to the position. Click Here to Apply

Account Executive

Streaming Sales & Insights Specialist

Do you want to play a key role in building a successful connected television/streaming business? Fox Television Stations is seeking to hire a newly created position within our local tv stations in Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix and Milwaukee.

This Specialist role is one part marketer, one part data analyst, and is fully involved from the pre-sales process all the way through to post-ad campaign reporting.

Our ideal candidate for this job has worked in local media sales (not necessarily as a direct seller), is familiar with the ever-changing world of streaming advertising, possesses excellent communication skills and is adept at analyzing advertising performance data.

Primary responsibilities include:

Working with the station sales team to create compelling advertising packages focused on delivering results for our customers
Monitoring ongoing campaign results within the FLX platform
Developing insights-focused, data-driven stories as part of our post-campaign reporting
Accompanying the sales team on both new business pitches and ongoing account meetings

Job requirements:

Two+ + years of experience working in streaming/digital media
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening
Critical thinking and curious about data
Four-year college degree

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to successfully pass a background check. Click Here to Apply.

NEWS

News Reporter

KRIV FOX 26 / KTXH My20, the FOX Duopoly in HOUSTON, TX is re-imagining how local news is gathered and delivered. We’re hiring a reporter who loves breaking news and owning the big story of the day. Someone who understands that the role of a reporter must evolve to meet our audiences where they need us. We’re big on non-traditional techniques that bring relevant, memorable, and impactful storytelling to our website, news and streaming apps, social platforms and eventually on linear television.

The ideal candidate will have an ability to create content in ways that defy conventional thinking about television news. You’ll need to be a self-starter with excellent writing skills and have a vision for how each story will be told for different platforms. You’ll need to be able to shoot and edit video, although this is not considered an MMJ position. Strong live skills and the ability to meet frequent deadlines are critical for those breaking news and severe weather situations which often define the Houston news landscape.
We set big goals for audience engagement on social platforms and the reporter will be given the tools to meet and exceed those goals. We also expect reporters to be adept at using social media to enhance their newsgathering and reach broader audiences while maintaining journalistic integrity.

Minimum 3 years of experience on-camera in a medium to major market newsroom is preferred. Being bilingual is a preferred skill for this position. We’re a 24/7 news operation, so you must be able to work non-traditional hours, including early morning or late-night shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. Must have a valid driver's license. Click Here to Apply

Newscast Director

KRIV FOX 26, a multi-platform, FOX owned and operated news and information operation in Houston, TX has an opening for a Newscast Director. The ideal candidate has experience using both manual and automated professional broadcast software/switchers to direct live newscasts, original programs, specials, wall-to-wall breaking news, severe weather coverage and other programing for both linear and digital platforms. The newscast director must also have demonstrated experience coding newscasts, including cameras, graphics and audio. The director will prepare show rundowns, coordinating all live shots and cues. Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for innovation, daring to be different each day. You’ll work closely with producers, on air talent, and production staff to break through the clutter of local news and stand out to our audience on all platforms, current and emerging. The director will lead camera crews, audio operator, and floor director, as needed. A minimum of two years’ experience directing and/or technical directing on-air for live news programing required. The ability to operate a broad range of production equipment, including character generators, audio consoles and master control equipment is desired. Lighting design experience is also a plus. Must be a visual thinker who is pro-active, creative, takes initiative, reacts quickly, projects a positive attitude, and keeps their composure during stressful situations. College degree preferred. Click Here to Apply.