Associate Director, Marketing & Account Strategy

Hearst•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hearst Magazines is seeking an Associate Director, Marketing & Account Strategy to develop integrated marketing partnerships connecting its brands with advertisers. The role transforms audience, client, category, and industry insights into strategic programs designed to drive measurable business results and create strong client experiences. The position works collaboratively with Sales, Campaign Strategy, Content Studio, and other internal stakeholders to develop programs across digital, print, social, custom content, experiential activations, native advertising, and data-driven marketing solutions. It also develops proposals and marketing materials, identifies proactive partnership opportunities, supports transitions to post-sale execution, and monitors market and competitive trends. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires working in the New York City office four days per week.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience developing integrated marketing programs, brand partnerships, or related marketing strategy.
Demonstrated success developing strategic concepts and executional marketing programs in a fast-paced environment.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and resource management skills.
Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and presentation development abilities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and present ideas to senior leaders and clients.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with ownership, curiosity, and drive for results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Apple Keynote.
Ability to work in the New York City office four days per week as part of the hybrid work model.

Nice To Haves

Interest in or familiarity with editorial media, youth, and wellness industries.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic, partner-specific integrated marketing programs across digital, print, social, custom content, experiential activations, native advertising, and data-driven marketing solutions.
Collaborate with Sales, Campaign Strategy, Content Studio, and other stakeholders to create programs that grow revenue, strengthen margins, and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Identify proactive opportunities and develop marketing concepts that help preempt traditional RFP processes and position Hearst as a strategic partner.
Create proposals, presentations, sell sheets, and other marketing materials that communicate integrated partnership opportunities.
Partner with post-sale teams to support seamless transitions from proposal to execution and successful program delivery.
Use client, category, industry, and audience insights to inform strategy and strengthen marketing recommendations.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and third-party partners to expand integrated marketing capabilities and offerings.
Monitor marketplace trends, competitive activity, and industry best practices while maintaining high standards of creativity, brand integrity, and execution.