JioStar

Media conglomerate offering TV and streaming

Assistant Manager - Entertainment Ad Sales

Account ExecutiveConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Content sales or brand partnerships experience, preferably with exposure to digital-first content.
Demonstrated ability to prospect and convert clients new to the category, rather than only manage inherited accounts.
Strong understanding of OTT and digital content ecosystems and how brands can participate meaningfully in them.
Ability to work independently, build from the ground up, and navigate a market that requires education as well as selling.
Preferably, a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of experience in a fast-paced industry, with a solid understanding of OTT and digital content ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new brand partnerships, especially within the SMB and emerging advertiser segment, focusing on clients new to content and outside the existing JioHotstar client ecosystem.
Build and manage a healthy pipeline for youth and niche intellectual properties.
Manage end-to-end deal execution from pitch to delivery across existing and new accounts.
Maintain strong client relationships in the South region through regular engagement and ideation.
Collaborate with internal content and network sales teams to ensure seamless pitch and integration delivery.

Job Summary

The youth content vertical at JioHotstar manages the network’s highest recall franchises. Unlike mainstream entertainment categories, this genre’s base skews heavily towards SMBs and emerging brands. Many of these prospects are new to content partnerships and currently sit outside the existing JioHotstar client ecosystem.

* Key Responsibilities

This is an individual contributor role where you will be Identifying and developing new brand partnerships especially within the SMB and emerging advertiser segment, with a focus on clients new to content and outside the existing JioHotstar ecosystem
Build and manage a healthy pipeline for all youth and niche IP’s.
Manage end to end deal execution from pitch to delivery across existing and new accounts.
Maintain strong client relationships in the South region through regular engagement and ideation.
Collaborate with internal content and network sales teams to ensure seamless pitch and integration delivery.

* Skills & Attributes for success

Should’ve done content sales/ brand partnerships preferably with exposure to digital first content.
Demonstrated ability to prospect and convert new to category clients, not just manage inherited accounts.
Strong understanding of OTT and digital content ecosystems and how brands can show up meaningfully within them.
Someone who is comfortable operating independently, building from the ground up, and navigating a market that requires education as much as selling.

* Preferred Education & Experience

Preferably Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years in a fast-paced industry; with solid understanding of OTT and digital content ecosystems

* About Us

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, Jiostar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

About the Company

JioStar

Media conglomerate offering TV and streaming

JioStar is a major player in the media and entertainment space. It curates and distributes a large lineup of content across 120 TV channels and two streaming platforms, serving both individual viewers and advertisers. Revenue comes from subscriptions and advertising, with content delivered via live channels and on-demand streaming on its platforms. Users access shows and channels by subscribing or engaging with ad-supported content, while the platforms continuously update offerings to keep audiences engaged. The company differs from competitors through its scale and backing from Viacom18 and Disney Star, a leadership team of industry veterans, and a broad, multi-platform content library that reaches diverse audiences. The goal is to maintain a leading position as a media conglomerate by delivering premium entertainment to a wide audience through subscriptions and advertising partnerships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $45.8M
Headquarters: Mumbai, India
Founded: 1990

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