Director, Marketing & Account Strategy

Hearst•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Marketing & Account Strategy develops integrated marketing programs that connect brands with their partners. The role combines strategic thinking, creativity, and an understanding of client needs to deliver programs across platforms. Based in New York City, the position requires working in the office four days per week. Hearst Magazines is a global publisher with more than 30 brands, reaching more than 150 million people each month in the United States. Its work spans print, digital, video, and social, supported by content creation, distribution, data capabilities, and proprietary platforms.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience in marketing, account strategy, branded content, media, advertising, or a related field, spanning strategic development and execution.
Ability to develop integrated marketing programs across multiple channels and translate ideas into clear, persuasive narratives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills, including the ability to turn client and market insights into actionable solutions.
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, including copywriting ability and confidence influencing and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate change, and collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with curiosity, drive, and follow-through to take ideas from concept to completion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Keynote.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of or interest in editorial products and the youth and wellness industries.

Responsibilities

Develop partner-specific marketing strategies and integrated platforms across digital, print, social, custom and native content, customized experiences, and data-driven direct marketing campaigns.
Translate strategic and creative concepts into proposals, presentations, sell sheets, and other materials that communicate the value of Hearst’s solutions.
Use client, category, industry, audience, and marketplace insights to identify opportunities and inform differentiated marketing recommendations.
Partner with stakeholders across Hearst brands and the broader organization to lead marketing initiatives for clients, prospects, and internal audiences.
Guide sold programs through handoff to post-sale teams, providing context and materials to support delivery against the strategy and client expectations.
Maintain high standards across strategy, writing, design, and execution, ensuring marketing work reflects Hearst’s brand quality and integrity.
Monitor client needs, industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging best practices, translating insights into opportunities.
Cultivate relationships with third-party organizations and vendors to expand and strengthen Hearst’s integrated marketing capabilities.