Associate Account Executive

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

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