Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Account Executive

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc$130K — $140K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA degree required.
  • 5-10 years of advertising sales experience in digital, social, and linear sales.
  • Strong relationships with agencies and clients.
  • Proven success in selling multi-platform opportunities.
  • Solid analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and presentation skills.
  • Team-oriented and goal-driven demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and develop relationships with agencies and clients to increase revenue.
  • Sell diversified sports solutions within AMP Sports.
  • Inform agencies and clients about AMP Sports' offerings.
  • Positioning the networks against competitors in the marketplace.
  • Design and sell comprehensive sponsorship packages to key advertisers.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to create customized sponsorship content across platforms.
  • Develop sales presentations and proposals independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Participation in a retirement plan.
  • Life and disability insurance offered.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts available.
  • Generous sick leave and vacation time policies.
  • Personal time and parental leave benefits.
  • Employee stock purchase plan options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

An exciting opportunity to work in omni-channel sales across a variety of sports! AMP Sport's Account Executive will negotiate and sell linear, digital, Podcast, social and experiential for Tennis Channel Platforms, Sinclair's new talent led division and partake in cross-company selling functions. Join our growing team where you'll have the inspiring opportunity to be part of AMP Sports.

This AMP Sports role is based in Los Angeles.

Assets of Note:
  • Tennis Channel/Tennis Channel 2/Tennis.com
  • Talent-led Content Division:


o College Football/Football Podcast: The Triple Option Podcast (Urban Meyer, Mark Ingram, Rob Stone)

o Sports Lifestyle Podcast: Throwbacks Show (Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara)

o Men's Soccer Podcast: Unfiltered Soccer (Landon Donovan and Tim Howard)

o Women's Soccer Podcast: Style of Play (Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt)

o NBA Podcast: Cousins (Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter)

o WNBA Podcast: Post Moves (Candace Parker and Aliya Boston)
  • Events & Experiences


o CFB Tailgate Tour

o The Block at Super Bowl LXI
  • Broadcast Sports Across Sinclair's 186 Broadcast Stations across 86 DMA's


Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Maintain existing and forge new relationships with agencies and clients to maximize revenue for the various assets.
  • Sell a variety of sports solutions across the AMP Sports portfolio.
  • Educate agencies and client community about AMP Sports' assets.
  • Position and sell the networks against the competing marketplace.
  • Sell and orchestrate multi-level sponsorship packages with major advertisers.
  • Work closely with Marketing to build customized branded content and sponsorship elements across linear and digital.
  • Work both independently and as part of a close-knit team to create sales presentations and proposals.


Qualifications:
  • BA degree required.
  • Minimum 5-10 years of advertising sales experience, preferably in digital, social, and linear sales.
  • Strong agency & client relationship.
  • Proven track record of follow-up and success in the selling multi-platform opportunities.
  • Solid analytical and organizational qualities.
  • Excellent written and presentation skills.
  • Ability to be a consummate team player and a goal-oriented thinker.


The base salary compensation range for this role is $130,000 to $140,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The company owns and operates television stations across the United States, providing local news, sports, and other programming. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. also owns a variety of digital media assets, including websites, mobile apps, and streaming services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Learn more about Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Size
11,500 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.4 billion
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$5.9 billion
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