U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens and consumers make important decisions. The Associate Account Executive will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth across display, programmatic, and branded content solutions while building lasting partnerships with agencies and clients.
Responsibilities
- Achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals through proactive prospecting, client outreach, and strategic pitching
- Aggressively generate new business through presentations, meetings, and participation in industry events and conferences
- Manage and grow relationships with agencies and direct clients across multiple verticals
- Negotiate and structure deals with agency and client decision-makers
- Communicate effectively around major rankings launches, product updates, and key tentpole moments in the U.S. News editorial calendar
- Develop a deep understanding of the U.S. News brand, audience, advertising solutions, and market differentiators
- Partner with account management, marketing, strategy, and product teams to ensure effective campaign activation and client satisfaction
- Track progress toward sales targets to ensure consistent growth and accountability
- Willingness to travel as business requires
Skills
- Minimum of one (1) years' of experience in digital advertising sales, media planning, or account management with revenue responsibility or growth objectives
- Strong interest in building a long-term career in digital ad sales
- Familiarity with digital media products including display, programmatic and branded content
- Proven ability to meet or exceed goals through persistence, organization, and follow-up
- Strong communication and presentation skills; confident speaking with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders
- High energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through on deliverables
- Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms to effectively track, manage, and optimize client relationships
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Experience working with financial services, technology, and/or travel brands
- Knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem
- Previous experience in a quota-carrying or revenue-generating role
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Medical
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training
Company Overview
U.S. News & World Report is an American media company that publishes consumer advice, rankings, and analysis. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.usnews.com.
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