• Account Executive

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Chicago, IL)


    An exciting opportunity to work in omni-channel sales across a variety of sports and entertainment assets! The AMP Sports & Entertainment Account Executive will negotiate and sell linear, digital, podcast, experiential, sponsorship, and social inventory for Tennis Channel Platforms, AMP’s new talent-led content division, new entertainment & lifestyle platforms, sponsorship assets and partake in cross-company selling functions. Join our growing team where you’ll have the inspiring opportunity to be part of AMP Sports & Entertainment.

    Assets of Note:

    + Tennis Channel/Tennis Channel 2/Tennis.com

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

    + Sports + Culture: Throwbacks (Matt Leinart, Jerry Ferrara)

    + Women’s Basketball: Post Moves (Candace Parker, Aliyah Boston)

    + Men’s Soccer: Unfiltered Soccer (Landon Donovan and Tim Howard)

    + Football Team Shows: The Dynasty (Alabama), The Script (Ohio State), The Echoes (Notre Dame), The Stampede (Texas), The Blueprint (Michigan), and The Tundra (Green Bay Packers)

    + Entertainment/Lifestyle: Amazing America & Criminally Obsessed

    + Broadcast Sports Across Sinclair’s 178 Broadcast Stations across 81 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 & Entertainment portfolio.

    + Educate agencies and client community about AMP Sports & Entertainment 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 3-5 years of advertising sales experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and multi-platform sales.

    + Strong agency & client relationships

    + 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

    + 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 at www.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 $95,475 to $127,300. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary 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 candidate’s 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, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.