Account Manager

Hearst • El Segundo, CA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Be Part of What's Next Help shape the future of advertising by bringing innovative campaigns to life for some of the world's iconic media brands. As an Account Manager, you'll play a critical role in delivering exceptional client experiences, building trusted partnerships, and turning strategic ideas into successful, results-driven campaigns.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in media planning, advertising strategy, account management, or a related client-facing advertising role.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising products, campaign planning, and the advertising sales lifecycle.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across clients, agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to think strategically, solve problems proactively, and deliver outstanding client service.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Research, Campaign Management, and other business partners.
• Familiarity with advertising platforms and systems such as Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, Salesforce, or similar tools.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and internal teams to understand business objectives and develop strategic advertising solutions that leverage Hearst Magazines' full portfolio of brands and products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Research, and external partners to support RFP development, pre-sale strategy, and customized advertising programs.
• Build compelling media plans that achieve client KPIs, maximize revenue opportunities, maintain profitability, and align with business guidelines.
• Manage campaign execution from sale through launch by ensuring alignment across media plans, insertion orders, order management systems, and client requirements.
• Lead campaign kickoffs, coordinate timelines, manage creative assets, and communicate campaign objectives to cross-functional post-sale teams.
• Monitor campaign delivery and performance, partnering with internal teams to implement optimizations, process revisions, and ensure successful execution.
• Analyze campaign results, contribute to wrap reports, identify renewal and upsell opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations based on performance insights.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for assigned accounts by maintaining deep expertise in Hearst's advertising products, processes, and client solutions while identifying opportunities to improve workflows and client experiences.

Benefits

• Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

What This Job Offers

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