Manager, Apple News Ads Account Management

Apple • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Apple Ads helps people discover what they are looking for and enables advertisers to grow their businesses. Its technology powers ads and sponsorships across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass, with an emphasis on user privacy, thoughtful integration, and value for advertisers of all sizes.

The Manager, Apple News Ads Account Management is a strategic, operational leader and player-coach on the Apple News Account Management team. The role manages and develops a small team of Account Managers while personally owning high-tier strategic accounts, including top-spending performance advertisers and global brand campaigns. It spans full-funnel campaign management, from partnering with Client Partners on initial pitches through post-sale analysis, and sets standards for high-quality service to clients and agency partners. The role calls for deep managed-service and direct IO digital advertising account management experience, strong agency and client relationships, and the ability to coach team members through complex client and renewal situations.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in digital advertising account management within a premium content, publisher, or digital media environment.
• At least 2 years of people-management experience leading and developing Account Managers or campaign management teams, or demonstrated leadership and mentorship as a senior Account Manager with readiness to step into management.
• Proven experience personally managing high-tier or strategic accounts end-to-end, including complex, multi-stakeholder campaigns across global brand and performance advertisers.
• Deep familiarity with media planning, ad operations, and campaign management workflows.
• Proficiency with OperativeOne, Freewheel, Salesforce, or equivalent systems.
• Strong track record of building trusted senior-level relationships with media agencies and brand marketers.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage both a team's book of business and a personal account portfolio simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Apple News, digital publishing, or editorial-driven advertising environments.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use campaign data to drive optimizations, upsell recommendations, and renewal strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including navigating sensitive client situations and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a track record of identifying and resolving unstructured problems before they escalate.
• Experience with deal structuring, pricing frameworks, and advertiser commitment tracking, including upfronts and contractual obligations.
• Track record of developing talent and elevating team performance in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Genuine passion for Apple's brand and editorial values, and commitment to upholding the standards that define the Apple News experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small team of Account Managers.
• Personally own and manage a portfolio of high-tier strategic accounts, including performance advertisers and global brand campaigns.
• Manage campaigns across the full funnel, from partnering with Client Partners on initial pitches through post-sale analysis.
• Set the standard for best-in-class service to clients and agency partners.
• Coach Account Managers, including in complex renewal conversations.
• Manage the team's book of business while simultaneously overseeing a personal account portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed