Digital Account Executive - Sports

Overview

Job Title: Digital Account Executive - Sports

 

Department: Sales

 

Reporting To: Senior Vice President, Sales

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Pay Transparency: $120,000.00/Yr. - $250,000.00/Yr.

 

Location(s): Chicago I.L.

 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The anticipated starting salary range for Chicago I.L. based individuals expressing interest in this position is base salary plus unlimited commission $120,000.00/Yr. - $250,000.00/Yr. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

 

Audacy offers employees wheo are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, halth savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

 

Overview:

 

Ready to Win Where Sports Fans Spend Their Time?

Audacy isn't just a media company - we're where sports fans show up every day.From premium sports podcasts and streaming audio to digital video and creator-led content, Audacy connects brands with some of the most passionate and engaged audiences in media.

We're looking for a hungry, high-performing Digital Account Executive to join our Chicago team. If you know how to close digital business, are passionate about sports, and want to combine your relationships with the scale, content, and reach of Audacy's nationwide footprint, this is your next big move. You will focus on driving revenue through Audacy's portfolio of sports podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, and performance marketing solutions while helping brands connect with fans wherever they consume content.

Responsibilities What You'll Do (And Win At):

• Build the Pipeline: Attack the market. Prospect, develop, and close new business relationships with local, regional, and national brands looking to connect with passionate sports fans.
• Sell the Passion of Sports: Leverage Audacy's premium sports podcasts, streaming audio, digital video, and creator-led content to put brands at the center of the conversations fans live for.
• Create Winning Game Plans: Build customized, multi-platform campaigns that combine podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, OTT/CTV, paid social, programmatic, and audience targeting solutions designed to deliver results.
• Own the Entire Season: From the first call to the signed contract, you'll quarterback the sales process, manage your pipeline, and drive opportunities across the goal line.
• Put Points on the Board: Consistently exceed revenue goals, grow your book of business, and establish yourself as a top performer in one of the fastest-growing segments of media.

Qualifications

More About You:

 

Required & Preferred:

 

Who You Are:

• A Proven Closer: You have 5+ years of success in digital advertising, media sales, sports marketing, podcasting, or performance marketing with a track record of exceeding goals.
• Digitally Fluent: You understand digital media, audience targeting, attribution, and performance-driven marketing solutions.
• Sports Obsessed: You follow sports, understand fan passion, and recognize the value premium sports content creates for advertisers.
• A Strategic Thinker: You don't sell products - you solve business problems and deliver measurable outcomes.
• A Hunter: You thrive on prospecting, opening doors, creating opportunities, and winning new business.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus aggressive commission opportunities built for top performers.
• National Scale: Access to Audacy's nationwide sports footprint, premium podcast network, streaming platforms, and digital inventory.
• Premium Sports Content: Represent influential sports podcasts, personalities, and fan communities across the country.
• The Ultimate Toolkit: Sell podcasting, streaming audio, digital video, OTT/CTV, social, search, and programmatic solutions from one trusted partner.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.