Strategic Ad Account Manager – Hybrid (LA)

Hearst; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Hearst Magazines is seeking an Account Manager in Los Angeles to partner with clients and internal teams, turning strategic ideas into measurable campaigns across Hearst’s brands. You will lead media plans, manage campaigns from sale through launch, coordinate timelines and assets, and optimize performance with cross-functional partners.

This hybrid role requires 3+ years of experience in digital advertising, strong communication skills, and a toolkit including Google Analytics, Google Ad

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in media planning, advertising strategy, account management, or a related client-facing advertising role.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising products, campaign planning, and the advertising sales lifecycle.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across clients, agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and internal teams to understand business objectives and develop strategic advertising solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Research, and external partners to support RFP development, pre-sale strategy, and customized advertising programs.
• Build media plans that maximize revenue opportunities while maintaining profitability and aligning with guidelines.
• Manage campaign execution from sale through launch and ensure alignment across plans, orders, and client requirements.
• Lead campaign kickoffs, coordinate timelines, manage assets, and communicate objectives to cross-functional post-sale teams.
• Monitor delivery and performance, implement optimizations, and revise processes for successful execution.
• Analyze results, contribute to wrap reports, identify renewal and upsell opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor with deep product knowledge while identifying opportunities to improve workflows and client experiences.

Skills

Media planning

Advertising strategy

Account management

Digital advertising

Campaign planning

Sales lifecycle

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ad Manager

Salesforce

Job description

Hearst Magazines is seeking an Account Manager in Los Angeles to partner with clients and internal teams, turning strategic ideas into measurable campaigns across Hearst’s brands. You will lead media plans, manage campaigns from sale through launch, coordinate timelines and assets, and optimize performance with cross-functional partners.

This hybrid role requires 3+ years of experience in digital advertising, strong communication skills, and a toolkit including Google Analytics, Google Ad