ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

The role will support our sales team by working with a growing team of Account Executives and Brand Strategists to establish and grow revenue-generating accounts in all pre-sale related activities. This role will report to the Senior Account Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Build strategic media plans and pitch decks in partnership with Account Executive and Brand Strategy Teams in a timely and detail-oriented manner
• Update and maintain inventory management systems, including but not limited to; proposal entries, revisions, status updates, and calendar reservations for media placements across all Skimm products
• Assist Account Executives with client correspondence throughout the pre-sale process, including but not limited to; media plan revisions (changes & rates), specs, production timelines, benchmarks, and required assets
• Help Account Executives gather materials for client meetings and submit formal RFPs
• Collaborate with clients and internal ops team to process Insertion Orders for sold programs
• Transition sold campaigns to internal Creative Production team and ensure successful campaign launch
• Understand product offerings, specs, and operational capabilities
• Partner with Operations team to maintain campaign benchmark database and related metrics

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in account management, sales planning, or similar digital role
• Experience at a media publisher, a plus
• Extremely detailed and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is flexible and can deal effectively with changes in priorities or ambiguity
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, always-on, start-up environment
• Bachelor's degree required
• Understanding of digital brand advertising, email, and social media marketing
• Experience with GAM (DFP), DCM, Mediavisor and other ad servers, a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary & equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Catered Friday lunches and monthly gatherings
• A vibrant office environment full of books, couches and a roof deck 
• Complimentary access to theSkimm’s growing suite of membership products 
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM

theSkimm is a membership company dedicated to helping female millennials live smarter lives. By seamlessly integrating into our members existing routines, we've become a trusted brand to more than seven million people. We're fundamentally changing the way our members consume news, consider products or services, and take action on important things happening in their lives. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, is still the fastest growing email newsletter on the market, and we've grown our product suite to fit into other routines at home, work, and on-the-go. theSkimm App debuted at #1 in News in iTunes, our podcast "Skimm'd from The Couch" reached #1 in Apple Podcasts within hours of launching, and more than 200,000 people voted with us in the 2018 midterm elections.

As theSkimm grows, we're committed to helping our members tackle big decision-making moments in life by giving them the information they need to make informed and empowered choices whether that be in civic engagement, finance, career, health, and more. Founded in 2012 by two friends on a couch, we've since grown to over 100 employees based in NYC. We are passionate. We are a TEAM. We work hard, but we know when to take a break to enjoy each other's company. Our products help people live smarter lives and we're building a brand trusted by millions of female millennials across the country. Join us!

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.