Job Description:

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking an Associate Credit Analyst to interpret credit reports, make recommendations on customer credit worthiness, and establish credit limits based on predetermined guidelines.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Review credit reports and make decisions within established guidelines related to providing credit limits to new agency/advertisers, and credit extensions or credit holds for existing agency/advertisers, while balancing the revenue/inventory risk.




• Process all credit clearing processes including spot, digital, non-spot and political advertising while providing support to accounts receivable and cross functional teams with credit issues when clearing orders.




• Place advertising orders on credit hold due to late pay or no commit to pay.




• Research payments for cash in advance and for past due balances.




• Place accounts receivable calls and/or work with the appropriate Account Executive/Manager for firm action commitment before clearing orders for airing.




• Perform monthly review of credit balances/short pays by station.




• Provides support on Credit/Collection calls as needed.




• Assist department leaders with projects.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience




• Typically requires little or no prior experience in area of responsibility with BS/BA in related discipline

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong computer and analytical skills




• Knowledge of credit processing and collection procedures is needed




• Must be well versed in Microsoft Office applications




• Agility during times of change and always maintain a professional demeanor




• Solid oral and written communication skills




• Excellent interpersonal skills required

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At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.