VP, Political Sales

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

The Vice President of Political Sales will lead TelevisaUnivision’s political advertising strategy across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This role is responsible for positioning the company as the premier media partner for reaching U.S. Hispanic voters, driving revenue, and ensuring operational excellence.

ABOUT YOU:

The VP will collaborate with internal teams, rep firms, political consultants, and agencies to deliver integrated, advertising solutions that align with the evolving political landscape

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• TelevisaUnivision resident political expert
• Lead political efforts at a national, state, and local level
• Position TelevisaUnivision as the undisputed leader in reaching the US Hispanic segment
• Oversee all aspects of our political sales operation (compliance, pricing, traffic, credit & collections…)
• Manage TelevisaUnivision Political Sales Team
• Collaborate with consultants, rep firms and internal departments to achieve optimal results
• Prospect, build and maintain relationships with the Campaigns, PACs & Pollsters
• Prospect, build and maintain relationships at the Agency level
• Continuously identify and capitalize on new opportunities according to political landscape & ad-spending trends
• Successfully develop, negotiate & implement custom advertising solutions
• Achieving fair participation in all active campaigns/races
• Effectively manage inventory (dynamic pricing)
• Networking.  Active presence in political & other relevant forums
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports

YOU HAVE:

• Deep understanding of the political advertising landscape
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience building and leading high performing teams
• Command all aspects of a political sales operation (compliance, pricing, traffic, credit & collections…)
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Established relationships (PAC, Campaign, Agency)
• Time Management Skills (ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment)
• Broadcast & digital (streaming) sales experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong Data background (audience segmentation)
• Strategic planning (ability to craft multi-platform solutions)

• knowledge of media buying workflows for linear, streaming & digital

• Knowledge of industry platforms: Strata, Beeswax, Tunnl
• Understanding of key industry data tools

Eligibility Requirements

• Washington, DC based
• Some traveling required

OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life and other supplemental insurance options.

Salary Range: $226,000 - $250,000 + Bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to ensuring a diverse workforce by providing broad outreach to all qualified applicants regarding job vacancies at the station.  Organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers or provide employment referrals that wish to receive notices of our job vacancies may do so by contacting Human Resources.

Please apply to:  https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/careers/

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.