What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, Entertainment and Lifestyle Programming position at Sinclair Broadcast Group?
Job Description
The Account Executive will be a key member of the Client Partnerships team within AMP Media, with a special emphasis on selling our Entertainment and Lifestyle Original Programming. While this role has access to AMP's full portfolio across News, Lifestyle, and Sports, the primary focus is on growing and driving revenue tied to our original content franchises in food, travel, entertainment, and lifestyle.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in integrated sales and branded content partnerships at relevant properties (think entertainment, pop culture, food, or travel verticals) who can open doors with national advertisers and agencies, and translate our programming into compelling, multi-platform opportunities for brands. This position reports to the National Sales Director and offers flexible location.
Daily Responsibilities
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found atwww.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $125,000-170,000, as well as commission. 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.
The Account Executive will be a key member of the Client Partnerships team within AMP Media, with a special emphasis on selling our Entertainment and Lifestyle Original Programming. While this role has access to AMP's full portfolio across News, Lifestyle, and Sports, the primary focus is on growing and driving revenue tied to our original content franchises in food, travel, entertainment, and lifestyle.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in integrated sales and branded content partnerships at relevant properties (think entertainment, pop culture, food, or travel verticals) who can open doors with national advertisers and agencies, and translate our programming into compelling, multi-platform opportunities for brands. This position reports to the National Sales Director and offers flexible location.
Daily Responsibilities
- Generate and close national partnerships and branded content sales opportunities across AMP Media's owned & operated channels (web, app, OTT/CTV, and social), with a focus on Entertainment & Lifestyle Original Programming.
- Identify and develop proposals for cross-platform campaigns in partnership with the AMP Omni-Channel Team's linear and multi-market teams.
- Collaborate with internal groups (marketing, production, programming, editorial, social, and other sales units) to create unique, scalable sponsorship packages around AMP's original lifestyle and entertainment content.
- Partner with third-party brands and vendors to craft innovative integrations for advertisers.
- Work closely with Ad Ops to ensure seamless campaign execution and deliver results that drive renewal and upsell opportunities.
- Serve as an advocate for AMP Media's go-to-market products-especially OTT/CTV, gamification, and original lifestyle tentpoles.
- Cultivate strong relationships with senior-level decision makers at both clients and agencies.
- Identify and qualify new prospects, secure meetings, and develop tailored partnership strategies.
- Define campaign strategy, budgets, KPIs, and success metrics, and communicate performance to stakeholders.
- Act as a consultative partner, educating clients and agencies on multi-platform solutions and best practices to grow their business.
- 5-7 years of experience in media/advertising sales, ideally focused on content-driven or digital platforms in entertainment, food, travel, or lifestyle categories.
- Proven track record of selling and executing integrated client partnerships.
- Strong network of agency and client relationships in relevant verticals.
- Independent self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to develop and pitch innovative ideas to clients and internal teams.
- Excellent presentation, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found atwww.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $125,000-170,000, as well as commission. 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.
