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Valnet’s Screen Portfolio (ScreenRant, Collider, CBR, and MovieWeb) is one of the largest entertainment audiences in the world, spanning website traffic, social media reach, and newsletter distribution.

According to Comscore :

+ Film & Show vertical – Ranked #2 in reach in the Entertainment category.

+ Social reach – Ranked #1 in the Film & Show segment .

Our audience is highly engaged, making our brands the go-to destinations for film, TV, comics, and pop culture fans.

Valnet's Screen Portfolio is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager with a proven background in ad sales for publishing networks and strong industry connections. The ideal candidate will have an extensive network of contacts at streaming platforms, networks, studios, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, especially those with a keen interest in movies, pop culture, and gaming. This role is critical in building and maintaining partnerships that capitalize on Valnet’s entertainment brands and drive revenue growth.

Your Responsibilities:

+ Develop and pitch sponsorship opportunities around exclusive events and content, including:

+ Shooting suites & coverage at TIFF, SDCC, Sundance, Cannes, NYCC and SXSW

+ Collider Profiles: photoshoot & career recap series with actors/directors

+ Collider Screening Series: pre-release screenings + Q&A with cast and directors

+ Original IP video series (Ladies Night, Challenge My GOAT, Coffee Chats, Debunking AI)

+ Awards coverage & Screen Awards prediction series

+ Lead Generation: Drive incremental direct advertising sales within the first year, aligned with benchmarks.

+ Identify & Cultivate Leads: Research and target premium clients in Hollywood (streaming platforms, legacy studios, and CPG brands).

+ Sales Presentations: Deliver compelling pitches showing how the Screen Portfolio can elevate their marketing campaigns.

+ Negotiation & Closing: Lead negotiations and secure sponsorships and ad deals, capturing a share of entertainment marketing budgets.

+ RFP Participation: Position our brands to be consistently invited to relevant industry RFPs.

+ Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior decision-makers at studios, streaming platforms, and brands.

+ Leverage your network to accelerate partnerships.

+ Work closely with editorial, video, marketing, and ad ops teams to deliver campaigns.

+ Ensure sponsorships are flawlessly executed and meet client expectations.

+ Track performance metrics and generate actionable sales reports.

+ Provide management with insights on opportunities and strategy refinements.

Experience and Skills:

+ Proven Sales Experience : at least 3 years in advertising sales or partnerships, ideally in NYC or LA, with a focus on studios, streamers, or entertainment-related CPG.

+ Industry Knowledge : Strong understanding of Hollywood, streaming platforms, entertainment marketing, and digital media trends.

+ Established Network : Existing contacts within studios, streamers, or entertainment brands highly desirable.

+ Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written ability to pitch, present, and negotiate.

+ Self-Starter : Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build from scratch and drive results independently.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

+ Your CV

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

The Screen Portfolio is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. (https://www.valnetinc.com/)

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Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

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