New York Post

DC Account Executive, New York Post

Washington D.C

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$150kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Job Description: The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment - with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 80 million unique viewers a month.
You will serve as the primary point of contact in DC, cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients, agencies, and organizations seeking to reach influential audiences.

Own advertising revenue in the Washington, DC market, including corporate, advocacy, B2B, and issue-based campaigns
Drive partnerships with corporations, associations, agencies, and organizations seeking to reach influential audiences and decision-makers
Identify, package, and sell integrated advertising opportunities across digital, print, newsletters, events, sponsorships, and emerging platforms in support of the Post's B2B strategy
Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, translating market needs into advertising solutions and revenue opportunities
The New York Post is seeking an experienced Account Executive to lead advertising and partnership efforts in Washington, DC.
This individual contributor role reports directly to the COO and offers the opportunity to drive revenue, build strategic relationships, and expand the Post's commercial presence in a key market.
In this role, you will lead political advertising campaigns including midterms, general fundraising, and election cycles while also identifying new opportunities with corporate and B2B clients.

8-12+ years of experience in advertising sales, partnerships, or revenue leadership with exposure to B2B, corporate, or advocacy-focused media
Proven success selling high-value, multi-platform advertising solutions tied to influence, reputation, or institutional audiences
Established DC-based network with the ability to clearly articulate relationships, accounts, and successful campaigns
Strong consultative sales approach with the ability to close complex, multi-platform deals
The ideal candidate will bring a built-in network, a proven book of business, and experience selling advertising solutions across political, advocacy, and B2B channels.

Base salary of $125,000-$150,000, plus a sales bonus/commission plan.
On-target earnings (OTE) of $250,000-$300,000 are based on achieving 100% of sales goals, with upside potential of up to 200% of the sales bonus for exceeding targets.
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work.
Accordingly, offers extended for this role will include an annual bonus target.
Similarly to salary, set annual incentive bonus targets are based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice, experience, tenure, and essential skills.
$250,000 - $300,000 (OTE)

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