Account Manager - Sales Ops

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a Creative Services Account and Project Manager to lead the execution of sponsorship, content, and creative campaigns across multiple media platforms, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute sponsorship and creative content programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams in building and implementing marketing and advertising solutions, including content sponsorship, branded content, and creative media campaigns
• Manage project timelines, campaign set up, promotional creatives, and ongoing campaign maintenance
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, acting as the lead voice in meetings, calls, and written communication
• Providing status reports in regular meetings and written communication
• Report on key account and campaign metrics for campaigns
• Aligning all stakeholders with clients’ goals, objectives, and expectations
• Identify and implement strategies for program success, renewal, and growth while proactively addressing challenges
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, both internal and external
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders (i.e. sales, post-sales, ad operations, editorial, product, client solutions, and creative teams) to drive project success and completion
• Ensure budgets and statements of work are maintained, and resources are prioritized according to project needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in marketing, business, or related field) or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in digital/multi-media projector account management, ideally within a major publisher, agency, or creative organization
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Understanding video, print, and digital media platforms
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently