Rolling Stone: Associate Director, Account Management

Penske Media Corp. • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rolling Stone is seeking an Account Management Associate Director to help drive strategic revenue growth across its cross-platform advertising portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of sales strategy, client partnership, and integrated media execution, serving as a key architect of high-impact programs across digital, print, social, experiential, and branded content. The Account Management Associate Director will collaborate closely with Sales leadership and cross-functional teams to design scalable, insight-led solutions that deliver against client objectives while advancing Rolling Stone’s broader revenue and margin goals.
The ideal candidate combines strong media fluency with business acumen; someone who understands how to translate brand ambition into thoughtful packaging, pricing strategy, and measurable performance outcomes. Success in this role requires a consultative mindset and sharp analytical instincts.
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of digital planning, account management, or integrated media strategy experience at a digital publisher or media agency
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret advertising P&Ls, margin targets, and yield considerations
• Solid understanding of media math, performance KPIs, and inventory dynamics
• Expertise in cross-platform media planning (digital, social, branded content, print; experiential a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills with a consultative, client-facing presence

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, aligning Rolling Stone’s cross-platform capabilities with brand objectives and KPIs
• Partner with Sales to proactively identify revenue growth opportunities and expand integrated partnerships
• Translate RFPs into insight-driven, performance-oriented media strategies that balance creativity with commercial viability
• Lead development of integrated, cross-platform media plans and client-ready proposals that articulate audience value and measurable impact
• Maintain deep knowledge of Rolling Stone’s product ecosystem, pricing strategy, audience insights, and packaging frameworks
• Oversee full campaign lifecycle from pre-sale planning through post-sale analysis and optimization
• Interpret advertising P&Ls and margin dynamics to ensure pricing accuracy and commercial accountability
• Own client communication and cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Ad Ops, and Finance
• Continuously evolve reporting, measurement frameworks, and performance benchmarks to drive stronger campaign outcomes

Benefits

• PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
• company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
• Flexible Vacation Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees