Remote Contract Advertising Sales Planner Associate

U.S. News & World Report; New York (NY); Remote; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote schedule

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report in New York, NY is hiring a contract Sales Planner Associate to support the growing advertising team. The Sales Planner Associate develops digital and integrated media plans and programs in a collaborative environment filled with brainstorming meetings and opportunities to learn.

This part-time, contract role; preference for New York candidates. It requires availability for 20-25 working hours per week, on an as needed basis, for a duration of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Similar or related internship/class experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a commitment to detail.
• Detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task—must be able to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must have strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Resume is required, cover letter recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Account Executives by helping prepare for sales meetings, build client relationships and stay informed regarding their account lists.
• Set up and organize brainstorm meetings in response to receiving RFP with appropriate team members.
• Strategize and respond to RFP’s, ensuring that the sales team has the required sales materials and support information for all responses.
• Be an expert on site content, new features and new ad units in order to put together the best media plans possible.
• Act as point person with clients when Account Executives are not available.
• Develop a strong understanding of the U.S. News brand, help develop new online programs/products and create relevant client-specific sales materials.
• Stay current on latest trends, new products and digital media landscape.
• Perform related duties as required and take initiative to improve processes & work efficiencies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

U.S. News & World Report in New York, NY is hiring a contract Sales Planner Associate to support the growing advertising team. The Sales Planner Associate develops digital and integrated media plans and programs in a collaborative environment filled with brainstorming meetings and opportunities to learn.

This part-time, contract role; preference for New York candidates. It requires availability for 20-25 working hours per week, on an as needed basis, for a duration of 3 months.