Account Manager

Advance Media • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Advance Local is seeking a versatile content creator and project leader to plan, produce, publish, and evaluate content developed by Headline Studio for internal and external clients, with particular emphasis on content serving jewelry buyers, designers, and retailers. Working across print, digital, social, video, and emerging media, the Account Manager contributes to every stage of the content lifecycle. The role includes devising content plans that address business goals and audience needs; building content calendars and publication schedules; creating and managing content across multiple media; coordinating production resources; and using audience insights to refine future work.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City. Some remote work is possible, but reliable transportation is required to work in the Manhattan office and attend industry events. Occasional travel is required. The base salary range is $70,000–$75,000 annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, marketing, English, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in content creation, content strategy, digital marketing, or journalism.
• Strong copywriting, visual, editing, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas in multiple media forms.
• Proven ability to optimize content for search engines and social placement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with creative and business stakeholders, including journalists, editors, artists, sales and marketing managers, production specialists, and financial analysts, and achieve success within established budgets.
• Excellent project management skills, including experience managing complicated workflows and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter able to guide an opportunity from an original idea through planning, execution, and refinement.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn unfamiliar subject matter quickly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, content management systems such as WordPress, measurement packages such as Google Analytics, and generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Reliable transportation to work in the Manhattan office and attend industry events.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Devise content plans and programs that fulfill clients’ business objectives and meet target-audience needs.
• Create and publish original content in multiple media formats, including blog items, newsletter articles, infographics, social media posts, marketing copy, podcasts, photos, and videos.
• Develop content calendars and production schedules, and work with stakeholders to keep projects on track and on budget.
• Oversee printers, freelance page designers, photographers, and other artists, ensuring work meets specifications and is delivered on time and at the expected cost.
• Place orders with contractors and vendors; process and maintain vendor contract records; track and authorize invoices; and assist the business team with timely, complete expense records.
• Uphold rigorous standards for content quality and integrity, ensuring work is fair, accurate, and ethically produced.
• Monitor content performance using metrics such as digital page views and clicks, use audience insights to refine content strategy, and prepare and present reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients and help translate business objectives into effective content solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level