Sales & Marketing Coordinator

About Impact

Impact is the digital destination for the next generation of changemakers. Our mission is to inspire and empower through accessible information, stories, and resources. Our audience of millions of young people care deeply - they believe in righting the wrongs from their past generations by initiating self-learning, taking action for social causes, supporting historically marginalized communities, and shifting our culture for the better.

As one of the highest engaged platforms on Instagram (compared to traditional media platforms like NYtimes, WashingtonPost, NowThis, etc), Impact Digital's two main platforms, @impact and @environment, reach over 15M+ people each month. Our brand partners include value-driven companies like Hinge, Ecosia, FOLXHealth, Billie, and non-profit organizations such as HRC and Rescue.org.

Our Impact

The Impact team has fundraised $1.5M+ for social causes and organizations like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, Ukrainian Refugees, and COVID-19 relief. With many of our content pieces, we aim to provide our readers with actionable items, directing hundreds of thousands of petition signatures to important causes such as Act for Antonio, Abortion Access, Justice for George Floyd, and many more.

Awards & Nominations: Shorty Impact Awards Winner, Shorty Impact Awards Audience Honor, Anthem Awards Winner, Forbes30U30, Webby Awards Nominee, Webby Awards Honoree

Job Description

Impact is looking for a Sales & Marketing Coordinator to support our Sales & Brand Partnerships department. We're searching for a driven, entrepreneurial personality who is passionate about social justice, media sales, value-driven businesses, and content-driven partnerships. Preference will be given to those located in the NYC area. However, we are open to a remote candidate with the right qualifications and fit.

What You Will Be Doing

Media Sales:

• Assist with the creation of sales proposals, pitch decks, wrap decks, and other collaterals
• Identify and research new prospects for the sales team to target, conduct initial outreach, and qualify leads for @impact and @environment
• Manage insertion orders, contracts, invoicing, and other administrative tasks related to the sales process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce to track leads, prospects, and deals
• Potential to manage smaller deals with full autonomy, including negotiating terms and closing

Marketing:

• Coordinate with editorial and design teams to develop high-quality mock-ups and final products for content partnerships
• Brainstorm and develop creative content ideas that align with brand partners' objectives and resonate with our audiences
• Help develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote across social media channels and other platforms

General Support:

• Manage the brand partnerships inbox and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Liaise with brand partners to build and maintain positive relationships
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and other relevant topics to inform sales and marketing strategies

Salary Range for this role is $50K - $60K.

Requirements

Don't worry if you don't fulfill all these bullet points - we're mainly looking for growth-oriented and driven people to join our team! If you have the basics down, please apply.

The ideal candidate will have the following in their background

• 1-2 years of experience in media sales, advertising, marketing, or partnerships
• Knowledge of advertising sales and account management
• Experience at a leading publisher, social media platform, agency, or digital player
• Knowledge of social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snap, and the latest social ad products
• Knowledge of value-driven brands and marketing campaigns
• Familiarity with Salesforce, MediaRadar, and Figma is a plus

The ideal candidate will have the following work style

• Loves staying organized
• Skilled at handling multiple projects at once
• Extremely goal-oriented
• An entrepreneurial and creative spirit
• The ability to work in a fast-moving company and industry

We're a great fit if

• You're a self starter who has grand ideas and is energized by executing them, too
• You're looking to make and leave a tremendous impact on our business & the world
• You respect people from all backgrounds, understand that cultural differences exist, and are excited to learn more
• You deeply care about our mission of social justice and supporting marginalized communities
• You want to join a fun and fast paced work environment with intelligent and caring people
• You have a passion for social advertising and new media
• You want to grow as a leader in this industry and develop your skills
• You love receiving and giving constructive and thoughtful feedback with a focus on growth

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days, Personal Days & Public Holidays)

Why work at Impact Digital Group?

• We're incredibly committed to diversity - As a platform that cares about advancing social progress, we understand that it's vital to center those who have these lived experiences. Our team is 95% POC, 85% Women + Nonbinary, and 60% LGBTQIA+, shattering the average for media companies.
• We care deeply, but still have fun - We choose to operate and act with optimism and joy. We remain hopeful and treat each other with care and kindness. It's the only way we can sustain the work we do.
• We're committed to growing personally - Our work is based on the premise that people, systems, and ideas can grow. Within our team, we all aim to grow, whether that be our skills, perspectives, mindsets, or relationships.

Note

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!