Digital Ad Sales Executive: Growth & Partnerships

U.S. News & World Report; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report, a leading digital media company, is seeking an Account Executive in New York to drive revenue across display, programmatic, and branded content solutions.

You will work with agencies and clients to build lasting partnerships while supporting revenue goals across finance, travel, and tech sectors. The role offers growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with hybrid work in New York and opportunities to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in digital advertising sales with revenue responsibility or growth objectives.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms to effectively track, manage, and optimize client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals through proactive prospecting, client outreach, and strategic pitching.
• Generate new business through presentations, meetings, and 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

CRM systems

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Prospecting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

U.S. News & World Report, a leading digital media company, is seeking an Account Executive in New York to drive revenue across display, programmatic, and branded content solutions.

You will work with agencies and clients to build lasting partnerships while supporting revenue goals across finance, travel, and tech sectors. The role offers growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with hybrid work in New York and opportunities to travel.