Account Manager (Creative Design)

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

But we're more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels—print, digital, video, and social—with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century. 

Your Impact

The Account Manager works across the Advertising organization to shepherd campaigns through pre-sale planning/ideation to post-sale execution. The Account Manager will be a category and product expert for their assigned accounts, understanding how their clients buy our media and which products perform best for their objectives. They will have a deep understanding of our portfolio of brands, ad products, packages, and business rules, while making sure our full-lifecycle solutions meet our client expectations.

At Hearst Magazines, Account Managers play a critical role in driving client success and revenue growth. You'll be the go-to partner for clients and internal teams, shaping strategies that deliver results across our powerful portfolio of media platforms. This person will use their excellent communication skills to build strong relationships internally and externally and be a main point of contact for the accounts they work on. This is your opportunity to combine relationship-building, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Partner with clients and internal teams to assess goals and develop strategies using the full portfolio of ad products.
• Collaborate on RFP strategy and response; support Sales, Marketing, and Research teams with pre-sale research and pitches.
• Communicate directly with agencies, clients, vendors, and internal teams to implement custom programs.
• Build compelling media plans that drive revenue, achieve KPIs, maintain margins, and align with business rules.
• Ensure campaign details align across media plans, agency IOs, and orders throughout the campaign lifecycle; manage booking in the Order Management System.
• Understand billing models, client terms, and compliance requirements in partnership with contracts teams.
• Lead campaign kickoffs, manage timelines and assets, and oversee optimization opportunities.
• Monitor campaign performance, oversee revisions or optimizations, and contribute to wrap reports to identify upsell and renewal opportunities.
• Maintain expert knowledge of ad products and processes, making proactive recommendations for improvements.
• In-office requirement: This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 3–5 years of experience in media, sales planning, or strategy.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey needs and expectations to clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty.
• Collaborative, flexible, and personable, with the ability to work across teams and levels.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, and Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $74,000 - $93,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In-office requirement: This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.