Senior Account Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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Drive the success of high-impact advertising campaigns that shape how iconic brands connect with audiences. As a Senior Account Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing complex, multi-channel programs to life-bridging strategy, execution, and performance.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Lead end-to-end campaign execution, guiding programs from pre-sale ideation through post-sale delivery for complex, high-value accounts
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand goals and develop strategic, data-driven media plans across Hearst's full portfolio
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Research teams on RFP responses, pitch development, and pre-sale strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and cross-functional teams, serving as a primary point of contact
• Ensure accuracy and alignment across media plans, insertion orders, and order management systems throughout the campaign lifecycle
• Oversee campaign launches, timelines, and asset delivery, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and performance improvement
• Analyze campaign performance, contribute to wrap reports, and identify upsell and renewal opportunities
• Mentor junior team members, recommend process improvements, and help evolve products and workflows across the organization

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 5 years of experience in media planning, account management, or advertising strategy, with a track record of managing complex campaigns
• Strong understanding of digital media, ad products, and performance metrics, with experience optimizing campaigns for client KPIs
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, driving renewals and incremental growth
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across Sales, Marketing, Research, and Ad Operations teams
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM tools for pipeline tracking and account management
• Familiarity with ad tech platforms and campaign performance tools
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• This role is based in New York City with a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week in the office