Account Executive

Location: Pikes Peak Television-9000 Area of Interest: Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt FT/PT: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Job Description:

KRDO13 JOB POSTING

Position Information Company Overview KRDO13 is a community-focused media organization delivering award-winning journalism across ABC, Telemundo, Radio, and Digital platforms. We are committed to excellence in storytelling, innovation, and serving Southern Colorado communities with integrity and professionalism. Job Summary KRDO 13 in Colorado Springs is looking for an ambitious, driven Account Executive to join our team and help local businesses grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented sales professional who enjoys building relationships, uncovering business challenges, and creating marketing solutions that deliver measurable results. As an Account Executive, you’ll serve as a trusted marketing partner to businesses throughout the Colorado Springs market. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their goals, develop strategic advertising campaigns, and connect them with audiences across the full spectrum of today’s media landscape, including broadcast television, CTV/OTT, streaming, and digital advertising. This is more than selling advertising. You’ll help businesses identify opportunities, reach the right audiences, strengthen their brands, increase market share, and ultimately grow their bottom line. You’ll have the opportunity to leverage the power and reach of KRDO 13 along with a broad portfolio of digital and connected-TV solutions to create customized campaigns for each client. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, creative problem-solver, and goal-driven professional who is energized by prospecting for new business while growing and retaining existing accounts. If you’re competitive, curious, entrepreneurial, and excited about helping businesses succeed through smarter marketing, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll do: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with local business owners and decision-makers Prospect for new business and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships. Learn each client’s business, goals, challenges, and target audience Develop customized advertising and marketing strategies across broadcast TV, CTV/OTT, streaming, and digital platforms Present compelling solutions that demonstrate how KRDO’s media products can help clients grow revenue, increase market share, and achieve their business objectives Manage the full sales process, from prospecting and needs analysis through proposal, closing, campaign execution, and ongoing account management Partner with internal teams to ensure campaigns are effectively planned, scheduled, executed, and optimized Stay current on evolving media trends, audience behaviors, and digital advertising opportunities. Consistently work toward and exceed revenue and performance goals Why this opportunity? You’ll be joining a respected local media brand while working in an industry that continues to evolve rapidly. The successful Account Executive will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a dynamic, multi-platform media environment while making a direct impact on the growth of businesses across the Colorado Springs community. Physical & Technical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift equipment as necessary Ability to operate computers, broadcast equipment, cameras, editing systems, and other newsroom technology Ability to work in studio, field, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions Ability to travel locally for station assignments and community events This position is based onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, unless otherwise approved by management. Employees may work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments typical of broadcast news operations. Compensation Annual Salary Range: $55,000.00 + Based on experience/Commission Based In accordance with Colorado law, the compensation range provided is a good faith estimate of what KRDO13 reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Eligible employees may receive: PTO (Paid Time Off) Sick Leave & Personal Holidays Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match FSA & HSA Options Supplemental Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Referral Program Incentives Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Opportunities KRDO13 also provides company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance, and Basic AD&D coverage. Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and company policies. Visit our benefits hub for more information. KRDO13 supports employee growth and encourages professional development, continued education, industry training, and internal advancement opportunities. Additional Requirements Pre-employment drug screening required Background check required Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KRDO13 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. KRDO13 values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Requisition Number: 26-1124 We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank You. #J-18808-Ljbffr Green Acres Sells