Account Executive, Digital Ads & Partnerships

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report in New York is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue growth across display, programmatic, and branded content solutions. You will work with agencies and direct clients to build lasting partnerships while supporting revenue objectives across finance, travel, and tech sectors.

You should have 1–3 years in digital ad sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for long-term career growth. This hybrid role offers a path to leadership and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• One - Three years of experience in digital advertising sales 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.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals through proactive prospecting, client outreach, and strategic pitching.
• 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

Digital advertising sales

Client relationships

Sales prospecting

Presentations

CRM usage

Negotiation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

U.S. News & World Report in New York is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue growth across display, programmatic, and branded content solutions. You will work with agencies and direct clients to build lasting partnerships while supporting revenue objectives across finance, travel, and tech sectors.

You should have 1–3 years in digital ad sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for long-term career growth. This hybrid role offers a path to leadership and competitive benefits.