Account Executive

Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary:

Crooked is hiring for an Account Executive on the Sales department reporting to VP of Sales. This role will play an integral role on the sales team, and they will develop, sell and execute creative native advertising opportunities against our podcast, newsletter, video, and social inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience with robust media campaigns and client relationships at leading media agencies. Candidates should have experience with RFP volume-based business as well as the creation and distribution of proactive opportunities.

Crooked Media’s primary inventory is bespoke audio advertisements across podcasts, but it also includes newsletter sponsorship, event integration, and premium video and social sponsorship.

Crooked has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person collaboration. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles-based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer. 

How You’ll Spend Your Time :

Outbound Sales

•  Day to day Crooked sales efforts for all available Crooked ad inventory both direct to brands and via agencies with a focus on traditional digital holding companies
• Bring to the table new relationships as well as leveraging your existing relationships to meet quarterly and yearly revenue targets. Develop new relationships at all levels with agency and client partners.
• Manage own sales pipeline with timely and accurate forecasting as the primary point of contact for brand partners to ensure goals are met and surpassed with an emphasis towards maintaining long-term client satisfaction.

Strategy and Client Management 

• Partner with Crooked Media’s account management, creative, and production teams to integrate partnerships with programming; work closely with our ad operations team to ensure smooth executions
• Manage the strategy, implementation and optimization of partnerships with major hosts and key stakeholders for shows and publishers
• Track, analyze and communicate quantitative metrics and business trends as they relate to partners

Operations 

• Prospect, including the ability to qualify new leads and close new accounts
• Contribute to additional sales projects that require research, deck development or proactive response on a case-by-case basis
• Relay client and marketplace feedback and insights to better inform Crooked sales offerings, tentpoles and calendar initiatives
• Generate media plans and sponsorship proposals for podcasts, video, social, newsletters, and event integrations 

What You’ll Bring To The Table :

• 6+ years of experience in podcasting, social, video, media sales/buying, audience engagement, talent management and/or business development
• Experience working with creative talent in high stakes scenarios
• Project management experience, with experience leading and handling multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional projects on deadline
• Must have previous presentation and client-facing experience in media
• Keen sense of confidence, ability to learn, and willingness to share knowledge learnings to teach the entire team
• Selfless team contributor willing to take ownership of tasks
• A Positive mindset that values collaboration and delivering results 
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Excel, creating pitch decks (Google Slides/Powerpoint), and proposals (Google Sheets)
• Knowledge of Podcast Sales Software and Reporting (such as Simplecast, Megaphone, Podscribe) 

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time. 

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salaries 
• Paid healthcare
• 401k match 
• Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick leave, bereavement leave, pregnancy loss, and disability leave
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Commuter and communications stipends 
• Professional development opportunities
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $120,000 - $150,000.