Account Manager

LOCAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Seattle, WA

JOB DESCRIPTION

KING 5 is seeking a highly organized and solutions-driven Local Account Manager to support our sales team and advertising partners across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms. This position plays a critical role in the execution, optimization, and stewardship of integrated marketing campaigns designed to deliver meaningful results for clients and revenue growth for the station.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced media environment, communicates effectively across departments, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while supporting innovative multimedia campaigns.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Daily interaction with agency and direct clients, Account Executives, and internal departments to support the execution and maintenance of broadcast and digital advertising campaigns.
•    Manage post-sale campaign execution across linear television, streaming/OTT, social, display, sponsored content, and KING5.com digital platforms.
•    Partner closely with Account Executives, Digital Strategists, Creative Teams, Traffic Continuity Specialists, Research, News, Sports, and Local Programming teams to ensure successful campaign fulfillment and client satisfaction.
•    Assist in the implementation and execution of integrated marketing ideas and sponsorship strategies developed collaboratively with internal sales and strategy teams.
•    Maintain campaign logistics, scheduling accuracy, revisions, makegoods, and audience delivery across multiple platforms and products.
•    Monitor campaign pacing and performance using Comscore, Google AdsManager, TEGNA Attribution, Command/Salesforce and platform reporting tools to ensure campaign success and optimization.
•    Interpret campaign performance data and prepare client-facing recaps aligned with advertiser KPIs and business objectives.
•    Support digital campaign execution including OTT/CTV, targeted display, pre-roll video, social amplification, geo-fencing, sponsored content, and streaming initiatives.
•    Assist with execution of strategic sports and community partnerships associated with the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken, and Seattle Seawolves.
•    Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategy discussions as needed.
•    Coordinate workflow and communicate effectively with Account Coordinators and internal support teams to ensure operational efficiency and timely execution.
•    Utilize Salesforce Command, WideOrbit, Smartsheet, and related sales systems to manage campaign workflow, documentation, and communication.
•    Assist with month-end reporting, co-op reconciliation, and proof-of-performance materials for advertisers.
•    Attend sales meetings and training sessions to remain informed on station products, digital solutions, market trends, and evolving media strategies.
•    Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, customer- first attitude while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
•    Minimum two (2) years of account management, sales support, advertising operations, or customer engagement experience in a professional, fast-paced environment.
•    Strong understanding of broadcast, streaming, digital, and social advertising platforms preferred.
•    Ability to solve problems independently and make sound decisions in support of customers and internal teams.
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
•    Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
•    Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments while also managing responsibilities independently.
•    Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
•    Experience with Google Analytics, Comscore, Salesforce Command, WideOrbit, Smartsheet, or related media and workflow systems preferred.
•    Familiarity with OTT/CTV products, digital trafficking, social amplification, and attribution reporting is a plus.
•    Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, or related media workflow tools is a plus.