Account Executive (Entertainment), California Post/New York Post
Los Angeles Staffing, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Account Executive (Entertainment)
California Post is a brand-new digital-first news organization backed by the trusted legacy of the New York Post. Our mission is to deliver breaking news, compelling storytelling, and innovative content to readers across the West Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team, shape the future of a newsroom, and help advertisers connect with a highly engaged audience. We are looking for a driven, proactive Account Executive (Entertainment) to join our sales team. This role will focus on supporting and growing advertising partnerships across the Post's entertainment brandsincluding Page Six, Decider, and related West Coast initiativeswhile also working across the broader New York Post portfolio. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious seller who understands media ad sales, has a book of business within entertainment, and is hungry to grow accounts, close deals, and help expand the Post's footprint on the West Coast. Responsibilities
Partner closely with the Account Director to support and grow entertainment-focused advertising accounts across Page Six, Decider, NYP and California Post. Prospect, pitch, and close new business with local and national entertainment brands. Manage and grow a developing book of business, including both agency and direct client relationships. Assist in the development of custom digital advertising solutions, sponsorships, and branded content opportunities. Participate in client meetings, presentations, RFP responses, and proposal development. Own portions of the sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach to negotiation and post-sale account management. Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and activity tracking within CRM systems. Stay current on entertainment, pop culture, media trends, and competitive offerings to effectively position Post brands. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, and operations teams to ensure strong campaign execution and client satisfaction. Requirements
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of true ad sales experience, preferably within media, digital publishing, news, or entertainment-focused organizations. Existing book of business within entertainment, including relationships with agencies and/or direct brand clients. Experience selling digital advertising solutions, sponsorships, or integrated media packages. Proven ability to prospect, pitch, and close business in a competitive sales environment. Comfortable working with both agency partners and direct advertisers. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and eager to grow within a fast-paced startup-style environment. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously. Note: This role is primarily based in our Los Angeles office. Hybrid work may be permitted, with the expectation of regular on-site presence for core team collaboration and client-facing activities, excluding external sales meetings or required travel. NYC-based candidates will also be considered on a hybrid basis (subject to change based on business needs). Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 Base + commission/sales bonus plan. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to competitive market practice, internal equity, experience, tenure, and essential skills. At The New York Post Media Group we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
California Post is a brand-new digital-first news organization backed by the trusted legacy of the New York Post. Our mission is to deliver breaking news, compelling storytelling, and innovative content to readers across the West Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team, shape the future of a newsroom, and help advertisers connect with a highly engaged audience. We are looking for a driven, proactive Account Executive (Entertainment) to join our sales team. This role will focus on supporting and growing advertising partnerships across the Post's entertainment brandsincluding Page Six, Decider, and related West Coast initiativeswhile also working across the broader New York Post portfolio. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious seller who understands media ad sales, has a book of business within entertainment, and is hungry to grow accounts, close deals, and help expand the Post's footprint on the West Coast. Responsibilities
Partner closely with the Account Director to support and grow entertainment-focused advertising accounts across Page Six, Decider, NYP and California Post. Prospect, pitch, and close new business with local and national entertainment brands. Manage and grow a developing book of business, including both agency and direct client relationships. Assist in the development of custom digital advertising solutions, sponsorships, and branded content opportunities. Participate in client meetings, presentations, RFP responses, and proposal development. Own portions of the sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach to negotiation and post-sale account management. Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and activity tracking within CRM systems. Stay current on entertainment, pop culture, media trends, and competitive offerings to effectively position Post brands. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, and operations teams to ensure strong campaign execution and client satisfaction. Requirements
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of true ad sales experience, preferably within media, digital publishing, news, or entertainment-focused organizations. Existing book of business within entertainment, including relationships with agencies and/or direct brand clients. Experience selling digital advertising solutions, sponsorships, or integrated media packages. Proven ability to prospect, pitch, and close business in a competitive sales environment. Comfortable working with both agency partners and direct advertisers. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and eager to grow within a fast-paced startup-style environment. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously. Note: This role is primarily based in our Los Angeles office. Hybrid work may be permitted, with the expectation of regular on-site presence for core team collaboration and client-facing activities, excluding external sales meetings or required travel. NYC-based candidates will also be considered on a hybrid basis (subject to change based on business needs). Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 Base + commission/sales bonus plan. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to competitive market practice, internal equity, experience, tenure, and essential skills. At The New York Post Media Group we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.