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.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
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 Sinclair:
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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–10 years of advertising sales experience, preferably across digital, social, and linear sales
- Strong agency and client relationship skills
- Proven success selling multi-platform opportunities
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and presentation skills
- Team-oriented and goal-oriented mindset
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
