Account Director, Digital and Podcast Sales

About the Role

Slate is seeking an Account Director to join our sales team. This position will be responsible for driving revenue by developing and maintaining strategic advertising partnerships with agencies and brands across the East Coast region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key ad agencies and brands
• Meet quarterly and annual revenue goals by selling Slate’s product portfolio and ad inventory (including podcasts, display, sponsorships, and custom marketing programs)
• Manage sales process from account identification to close
• Consult with ad agencies and brands on their advertising needs and present innovative solutions to meet their objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing and creative services to develop, deliver, and execute custom marketing programs
• Work closely with client services and operations teams to deliver successful campaigns and maintain the highest level of customer service to our partners

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital or podcast sales roles
• Ability to build and manage a consistent sales pipeline
• Established relationships with leading New York–based agencies and clients
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze clients’ business marketing objectives, brand or ROI goals, media buying cycles, metrics for success, etc.
• Experience developing, delivering, and executing marketing strategies and presentations
• Deep understanding of the digital ecosystem
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and across both internal and external teams

About the Company

Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, and more.

Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.

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