Account Executive

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Account Management • $105,000 PA - $195,001 PA

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Job Description

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a dynamic Account Executive to manage a portfolio of clients, develop strategic account plans, and sell across US Networks. Responsibilities include guiding clients on maximizing results across platforms like Discovery Channel, Food Network, and TBS; managing campaign performance; building relationships with national brands and agencies; and exceeding revenue goals. The role requires expertise in linear and digital platforms and advanced advertising solutions, along with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of sales success and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Must have:
  • 4+ years advertising sales experience
  • Linear & digital video experience
  • Proven revenue growth track record
  • Client relationship management
  • Consultative sales strategies
  • Data analysis & campaign optimization
Good to have:
  • Custom content & convergent partnerships
  • US Nets property expertise
Perks:
  • Thoughtfully curated benefits
  • Tools to explore and grow
  • Supportive and celebrated environment
  • Health insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Join our sales organization – a team that creatively develops cross-platform, client centric solutions across Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio of premium Sports, Entertainment and News offerings. We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated Account Executive with expertise in both Linear and Digital platforms, who is also versed in advanced advertising solutions. This role reports directly to the Vice President, WBD Sales.

The Account Executive plays a critical role within WBD’s sales team, responsible for selling across US Networks and is expected to navigate monetization strategies within an evolving landscape.  In this role, you’ll not only generate revenue through partnerships but also collaborate closely with our Marketing, Planning, and Account Services teams to ensure programs meet and exceed client KPIs. You will be responsible for building and leveraging relationships with key contacts at major agencies and national brands while partnering with the US Nets teams to deliver cross-platform programs across premier networks such as the Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, TBS, Adult Swim and more.

A proven track record of sales success, coupled with a passion for innovative strategies, will be essential to driving client engagement and revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide account management to a portfolio of clients. Develop, manage, optimize, and support strategic account plans, apply consultative sales strategies and leverage data and product knowledge to create business solutions for clients
  • Guide and consult clients on US Nets properties and how to achieve the greatest results based on client objectives 
  • Manage and analyze the performance of clients' campaigns to recommend and tailor solutions based on the clients' objectives and KPI's
  • Establish deep relationships with national brands and media/advertising agencies
  • Grow existing portfolio of clients, to drive and upsell US Nets revenue
  • Outperform individual and team revenue goals  

Qualifications:

  • At least 4 years’ advertising sales experience required; Linear, digital video, custom content and convergent partnership selling experience preferred
  • Proven track record of negotiating, structuring, and closing media brand partnerships with emphasis on growing revenue
  • An entrepreneurial mindset – creative thinker, results-oriented, passionate, confident, ability to thrive in an unstructured environment
  • Ability to understand media industry, changing technology and convey it in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Strong organizational/project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and problem solving skills

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at   along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $105,000.00 - $195,001.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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$105.0K - $195.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$150.0K/yr avg.
New York, New York, United States

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About The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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