Vice President, Sinclair Ventures

Sinclair Ventures is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President to support the management of our $1.0 billion non-media private equity, venture capital, and real estate portfolio. The Vice President will play a pivotal role in private equity investments—spanning pre-LOI origination and diligence, LOI-to-close execution, and post-close value creation—while also contributing to the monitoring and strategic oversight of our existing private equity, venture, and real estate holdings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven investment professional to deepen their private equity expertise, gain exposure to multi-asset investing, and directly contribute to Sinclair Ventures’ long-term success.

This role is based entirely on-site at our Hunt Valley, Maryland Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

Private Equity Investments

• Pre-LOI: Originate and evaluate private equity opportunities through market research, thematic analysis, and relationship-building with bankers, advisors, and executives; conduct initial screening and develop investment theses in alignment with Sinclair Ventures’ strategy.
• LOI-to-Close: Lead financial modeling, valuation, and industry analysis; manage financial, legal, operational, and commercial diligence processes; coordinate third-party advisors and internal workstreams; support negotiations and prepare/present investment committee materials.
• Post-Close: Partner with portfolio company management teams to implement value creation plans, including growth strategies, operational improvements, and add-on acquisitions; monitor performance and KPIs; contribute to board-level governance; drive follow-on investments, capital allocation, and exit planning or longer-term hold strategies.
  
  

Ongoing Monitoring Across Asset Classes

• Oversee the performance of our existing private equity, venture, and real estate holdings, ensuring robust governance, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Identify and recommend strategic, operational, or capital structure adjustments to enhance returns.
• Partner with external managers, operating partners, and real estate teams to surface opportunities and mitigate risks.
  
  

Firm Contribution & Leadership

• Mentor and develop Associate/Analyst and MBA interns, fostering professional growth and a high-performance team culture.
• Contribute to internal initiatives that strengthen Sinclair Ventures’ investment process, operations, and firm-building efforts.
• Support the development of best practices across sourcing, execution, and portfolio management.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Principal in advancing Sinclair Ventures’ investment strategy.
  
  

Innovation & Use of AI Tools

• Leverage AI tools and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency in sourcing, diligence, portfolio monitoring, and reporting.
• Apply emerging technologies to improve investment decision-making and firm operations.
• Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 6–12 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting, with direct exposure to deal execution and portfolio management.
• Investment Acumen: Proven ability to evaluate opportunities, conduct thorough diligence, and support successful transactions.
• Technical Strength: Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and presentation skills; comfort applying data-driven and AI-enabled tools.
• Leadership Potential: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior professionals and contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
• Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage management teams and present confidently to senior leaders.
• Ownership Mentality: Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Integrity & Judgment: Sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and strong ethical standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; M.B.A. preferred but not mandatory.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based bonus, and eligibility for long-term incentives.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with direct exposure to impactful investments across asset classes.
• Mentorship from senior leaders and a clear path for advancement within Sinclair Ventures.
• A collaborative, in-person culture at our Hunt Valley, Maryland headquarters.
  
  

The base salary compensation range for this role is $200,000 - $275,000, plus eligibility for a discretionary, performance based annual bonus. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.