Senior Associate, The Edit

Responsibilities

• Support the development, execution, and stewardship/project management of publishing plans with flawless execution
• Includes, but is not limited to, developing consideration sets, drafting RFP templates, evaluating vendor proposals, managing rate contracts and details across print, newspaper, digital, mobile, tablet, and integrated programs, and post buys
• Negotiate pricing, positioning, added value
• Meet with vendors to stay on top of marketplace and cultivate relationships within the vendor community
• Develop collaborative working relationships with strategy teams
• Manage, train, and develop Jr. Associates
• Check employee work to ensure accuracy
• Continued participation in training offerings
• Inspire creativity and innovation with team members

Qualifications

• Previous experience in media planning & activation, inclusive of standard industry research tools and processes
• 1-2 years of media buying experience with publishing
• Working knowledge of publishing, as it relates to magazine, newspaper and digital extensions
• Excellent understanding of media math fundamentals
• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Able to prioritize and organize projects for self and Jr. Associates in a timely manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to tell stories through data, presentations, and verbal communication
• Understanding of proper business etiquette and protocols
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and organization
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, plus multitasking abilities
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Critical and analytical thinker
• Disciplined enough to work independently and in team settings
• Able to develop his or her own ideas, take initiative, and assume responsibility
• Familiarity with industry research tools/processes
• Passion for collaboration and business challenges

Additional Information

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $79,794.00/Annually.

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/8/2026.