Political Advertising Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

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. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that ensures that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.