Director, National Network Sports Ad Sales (Information Technology)
Join us in shaping the future of sports media monetization at The E.W. Scripps Company! As our Director of National Network Sports Ad Sales, you'll lead innovative revenue strategies across our broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This pivotal role puts you at the intersection of national sports leagues and media partnerships, where your expertise will drive growth and create compelling opportunities for advertisers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Drive national sports ad revenue across all platforms
Create and execute sales strategies aligned with key programming windows and advertiser priorities
Identify new revenue streams and develop innovative sales packages including branded content and creative marketing solutions
Lead direct outreach to national brand clients and media agencies
Develop and maintain all-level relationships with agency investment, strategy, and planning teams to secure upfront and scatter market commitments
Partner with marketers and agencies to develop custom, insight-driven solutions
Collaborate with integrated marketing and planning teams to deliver multiplatform ad solutions spanning linear, streaming, digital, and social extensions
Ensure alignment between sales promises and execution across internal operations, marketing, and trafficking
Analyze marketplace trends, advertiser shifts, and category-level dynamics to inform go-to-market narratives
Act as an internal thought leader on women's sports monetization and consumer engagement trends
Coordinate closely with internal ad sales colleagues across verticals and regions to drive share of spend
Partner with league stakeholders and programming leadership to ensure commercial alignment with league and media priorities
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally, 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Demonstrated success in selling integrated advertising programs to national advertisers and agencies in Sports
Deep relationships at the client-direct and agency-holding company level (strategy, planning, and investment)
Expertise in sports media sales with experience in live sports and women's leagues a strong plus
Strategic thinking with strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
Results-oriented and highly collaborative approach
Ability to work across internal and external teams to close business
Skill in elevating strategic, key sports properties commercially
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
New York City offers unparalleled career opportunities in the media and advertising industries, combined with world-class culture, entertainment, and dining. As the epicenter of global business, you'll be at the heart of the advertising world with access to major agencies, brands, and sports leagues. Beyond work, enjoy iconic museums, diverse neighborhoods, Central Park's green spaces, and a vibrant sports scene with professional teams across all major leagues. The city's energy and innovation create the perfect backdrop for a career at the cutting edge of sports media monetization.
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COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $215,000.00 - $230,000
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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