Ad Sales Marketing Strategy Director (Temporary)

Job Description :

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment  – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 70 million unique viewers a month. Over more than 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The Post Digital Network, is a Top 10 digital news publisher in the United States. Our portfolio of brands includes NYPost.com, PageSix.com, Decider.com, and California Post.

Post Studios, our in-house advertising strategy team, is seeking a temporary Director of Ad Sales Marketing Strategy to provide coverage during a leave of absence. This person will create proposals and marketing materials, work on market research and competitive analysis, pitch and produce custom programs, and manage sold campaigns. This client-facing strategic role will work cross-functionally with Design, Account Management and Ad Operations to provide well-rounded support for Ad Sales.

Note: This is a temporary position providing leave coverage, with an anticipated duration from June through October (timing subject to change based on business needs).

Responsibilities:

Pre-Sale:

• Lead brainstorm conversations with internal teams to develop scalable, multi-platform solutions in response to client RFPs or proactive opportunities

• Build and manage sales material creation in response to RFPs, proactive opportunities and other sales requests

• Help coordinate pricing and media plan details with Account Management and Account Executives

• Develop research slides for RFPs and proactive opportunities using syndicated platforms such as comScore and Nielsen Scarborough 

• Craft branded content, custom video and custom social write ups that effectively translate marketing ideas into exciting, coherent pitches

• Develop and articulate custom native campaigns, sponsorships and activation opportunities that address client objectives

• Regularly meet with Account Executives to follow up on proposals and uncover pro-active opportunities

• Stay on top of industry trends and competitive advertising programs 

Post-Sale:

• Manage process for sold integrated campaigns:

  • Work with Design, Video, Social, Editorial, etc. to produce client programs

  • Serve as primary communication lead with client and/or agency contacts throughout production process

  • Communicate timelines and set reasonable expectations for product outcome and project fulfillment

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external partners

  • Monitor campaign performance and recommend optimizations as needed 

  • Attend/support sponsored events on behalf of the Post

• Build post-campaign recap/insights decks

• Other projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Proven experience developing a high volume of campaign pitch decks and client proposals

• Strong understanding of the digital media sales ecosystem, including key stakeholders, processes, and tools

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively

• Solid project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

• Collaborative and diplomatic team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Up-to-date knowledge of pop culture and digital marketing trends

• Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X) strongly preferred

• Familiarity with WordPress, Storied, Photoshop, and Facebook Ads Manager is a plus

Note: This position will be expected to report to our Midtown, NY office 3 days per week.

Please note that this is a temporary (or not) engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

Base Pay Range: $55.00-$65.00 Hourly