Sinclair Broadcast Group Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Account Executive
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I talked with two managers who were really nice and asked the basic stuff, going over my resume and background. It was pretty easy and informal. Overall there were 3 interviews. The first one was just to get to know each other. The second one was about how we do things and if I had any issues with it. The last one was about the offer, if I could do commission-only, and if I wanted the job. They didn't mention it was commission-only until the last interview, which was a bit of a surprise, but since I'd start with a book of business, not having a base salary was okay.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How long have you been living in Cedar Rapids?
- How many people do you know in Cedar Rapids that own businesses or know someone who does?
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Account Executive
Mid Easy No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I was referred to interview by someone who currently works there. I emailed my resume straight to the sales manager and got a reply back really quickly. We set up the interview for the next day, and it was all done via email. The interview felt really personal; they are upfront about all the potential problems with the job and are super honest and straightforward. They hint at the commission structure but don't give exact percentages. Mostly, they want to answer your questions (you should definitely have some good ones ready) so you can keep the conversation going with them. There are multiple interviews with this company, not just one. They aren't hiring right now, but they interviewed me because I was recommended. Their next opening isn't until after the new year, so they told me upfront there was no immediate job to offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you think you'd succeed in this line of work?
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I was going through the process to get into the Sinclair U program. This includes interviews with all the local managers and a Skype interview with an HR director from corporate. You also have to take the Caliper personality test and a drug test. The local managers at my TV station kept it pretty laid back - they really wanted to make sure I was a good fit for them and that they were a good fit for me. They were upfront about what the job entails.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your approach when dealing with rejection?
Sinclair Broadcast Group Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sinclair Broadcast Group interview reports.
“How long have you been living in Cedar Rapids?”
Read reports →“How many people do you know in Cedar Rapids that own businesses or know someone who does?”
Read reports →“Could you sell me a physical object that's in the room?”
Read reports →“What drives you?”
Read reports →“What's your approach when dealing with rejection?”
Read report →“What makes you think you'd succeed in this line of work?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to sell a product or service?”
Read report →“Tell me why you think you'd be a good fit for this role.”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Sinclair Broadcast Group interview reports.