Career Openings

Immediate Career Posting for Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky Senior Account Executive for WHOP Radio
based in Hopkinsville or immediate surrounding areas
Kentucky’s largest small market radio and digital marketing group and its largest radio market is actively seeking its first Western Kentucky Senior Account Executive who will serve partners and clients in the Western Kentucky region of Kentucky and in Clarksville, Tennessee.  This career position works for WHOP Radio in Hopkinsville – Lite 98.7 FM, News Radio 1230 AM/99.3 FM, and 95.3 FM The Farm.  Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital serves nine radio markets with 26 radio stations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. 

Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital and WHOP Radio want a Western Kentucky Account Executive ready to begin an exciting career in the radio industry telling client and community stories in Western Kentucky and Clarksville Tennessee using on-air radio and digital platforms.  WHOP Radio uses legacy and traditional radio and digital, multi-media platforms to promote and grow local businesses and advance the footprint of WHOP Radio.  We are not looking for a leader who uses a standard, “cookie-cutter,” approach to presenting radio and digital advertising experiences and digital platforms.  We want a Senior Account Executive who is motivated and understands each radio client and business market is different.

Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working in a direct sales environment.  Experience and knowledge of radio and digital sales is a must.  Having a post-secondary degree in business, broadcasting, marketing, sales, or communications is preferred but not a requirement to submit a resume for the position.  Qualified candidates for this position must be able to independently manage time and duties to most effectively generate revenue.  This is not an entry level position. 

The Western Kentucky Senior Account Executive will be expected to do the following and will report to the General Sales Manager of WHOP Radio:
1.) travel throughout the Western Kentucky and Clarksville, Tennessee regions meeting with partners and clients ensuring they know about the radio and digital experiences WHOP Radio offers

2.)  meet weekly with the General Sales Manager of the radio stations and be a part of all sales team meetings with the stations

3.)  prepare and present radio and digital marking campaigns to clients, based on client needs, and meet monthly sales budgets

4.)  attend regional community events, such as business ribbon cuttings and chambers of commerce meetings

5.)  find new businesses in the region who have not advertised with our radio stations

6.)  engage in professional development opportunities provided and paid for by Forcht Broadcasting, which includes taking online digital marketing courses from the Radio Advertising Bureau

7.)  keep up to date on industry and company-wide radio and digital marketing practices and developments

This position will require regular travel.  Compensation will reflect radio, sales, and leadership experience and work experience. A competitive package will be offered to qualified candidates.  This position is a sales commission salary position with a guaranteed base each month.

Want to be the next member of the Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital team and part of a company recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky in 2022 and 2023?  Email a current resume and cover letter, with detailed sales work and leadership experiences noted, to General Sales Manager Traci Mason HERE.

Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.