Strategic Content Marketing Partner

San Francisco Chronicle; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Parental leave

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Hearst StoryStudio in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Sales Partner to lead consultative content marketing solutions across Hearst's platforms. You will partner with local markets to develop innovative marketing programs that grow client business and showcase storytelling across newspapers, TV, digital, social, video and podcasts.

We value strategic thinkers with 3+ years in content marketing or related fields, strong presentation skills, and a willingness to travel 20–30% to support Hearst

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in content marketing, advertising, media strategy, account planning, brand strategy, or consultative sales.
• Experience developing integrated marketing programs and client presentations.
• Strong understanding of branded content, native advertising, and content marketing.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, AI tools and presentation development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hearst Newspaper and Television sales teams to develop strategic content marketing solutions for clients.
• Lead client discovery, brainstorm creative concepts, and build compelling proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with creative, production, and leadership teams to develop integrated marketing programs.
• Train and support local sellers through sales enablement, product education, and best practices.
• Travel to Hearst markets to support client meetings, sales trainings, strategic planning sessions, and industry events.
• Identify new opportunities, packaging ideas, and resources that help StoryStudio and our markets grow.

Skills

Content marketing

Advertising

Media strategy

Account planning

Brand strategy

Consultative sales

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Presentation development

Job description

Hearst StoryStudio in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Sales Partner to lead consultative content marketing solutions across Hearst's platforms. You will partner with local markets to develop innovative marketing programs that grow client business and showcase storytelling across newspapers, TV, digital, social, video and podcasts.

We value strategic thinkers with 3+ years in content marketing or related fields, strong presentation skills, and a willingness to travel 20–30% to support Hearst