Account Executive, Entertainment and Lifestyle Programming

Sinclair Broadcast Group • New York, NY

106d • $125,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees