Account Executive (New York)

About the role

Join our Business & Lifestyle team as an Account Executive and play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth across our display, programmatic and branded content solutions. You’ll work directly with agencies and clients to build lasting partnerships while supporting our revenue objectives across multiple industries including finance, travel and tech.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through presentations, meetings, and participation in industry events and conferences.
• Manage and grow relationships with agencies and direct clients across multiple verticals.
• Negotiate and structure deals with agency and client decision-makers.
• Communicate effectively around major rankings launches, product updates, and key tentpole moments in the U.S. News editorial calendar.
• Develop a deep understanding of the U.S. News brand, audience, advertising solutions, and market differentiators.
• Partner with account management, marketing, strategy, and product teams to ensure effective campaign activation and client satisfaction.
• Track progress toward sales targets to ensure consistent growth and accountability.

Requirements

• One - Three years of experience in digital advertising sales with revenue responsibility or growth objectives.
• Strong interest in building a long-term career in digital ad sales.
• Familiarity with digital media products including display, programmatic and branded content.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed goals through persistence, organization, and follow-up.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; confident speaking with clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through on deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms to effectively track, manage, and optimize client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Skills

• Experience working with financial services, B2B and/or education brands.
• Knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem.
• Previous experience in a quota-carrying or revenue-generating role.

Benefits

Our hybrid work schedule allows you to balance your work and personal life. In New York City, the anticipated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. This position is eligible for commission. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in New York City.