Condé Nast is looking for a Freelance Marketing Research Associate for BRIDES.  The Marketing Research Department is responsible for overall marketing strategy, presentations and research in order to secure advertising sales for BRIDES magazine, Brides.com and Brides Local Magazines.

Reporting to the Marketing Research Director, this position encompasses assisting in the creation of category and account specific presentations; analyzing/interpreting research data; helping in the development of customized research studies; and regular updating and development of sales materials for the sales staff.

This position is in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment and requires an Associate who:

· Has strong analytical and math skills

· Can analyze data, draw conclusions and weave results into sales pieces

· Has top-notch written and verbal communication skills

· Is very comfortable with PowerPoint and Excel programs

Basic Qualifications:

· Undergraduate degree

· 2+ years of media research experience at either a media research company, publisher or advertising agency

· Familiarity and experience with media-based syndicated data (e.g. MRI, ABC, Halls, TNS/PIB, Affinity VISTA or Starch, comScore, NetRatings, @Plan, Flurry, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Understanding of typical women’s categories (e.g. beauty, fashion, jewelry, health & fitness, etc.)

· Primary research experience

· Mobile/app research

Please email a resume and salary requirements to: jennifer_sylvester@condenast.com

The Associate Director will develop sales, marketing and promotional strategies for the PEOPLE Group including PEOPLE, PEOPLE.com and StyleWatch –collaborating with both the print and online sales teams for the Entertainment, Fashion and Retail categories. The position combines creative “big” idea/platform creation, partnership development, presentation skills as well as strong program execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Category development: Work with Senior Director on development of category-specific strategies including competitive landscape/sales opportunities
• Presentation development and execution: Work with various departments (i.e. strategic research department, creative services and events) to create compelling proposals, presentations, marketing concepts and/or positioning
• Industry relationships: Work with the studios, networks and labels on brand and advertiser initiatives
• Entertainment: Work with major award show organizations (i.e. GRAMMY/SAG), film festival sponsorships, music and film events
• Client Meetings: Accompany sales reps on sales calls to present marketing platforms and client-specific opportunities
• Program Management: Responsible for creating and managing category programs
• Manage Integrated Marketing Associate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, minimum 8-9 years marketing experience, preferably in media/advertising.
• Knowledge of the Entertainment category and relationships preferred
• Team player, self-starter who is also extremely innovative, professional and resourceful
• Ideal candidate must be highly proactive and solution-oriented
• Must have strong creative skills and extensive experience in developing compelling integrated marketing programs
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  

Contact Randi Weintraub at randi_weintraub@timeinc.com for more information.

Glamour has an exciting opportunity in the creative services department for a seasoned, Merchandising Director to work on fashion accounts. Five (5) years relevant proposal writing and event execution experience required. The fashion category includes, but is not limited to, American and International apparel, footwear, handbags, jewelry and accessories.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with promotion/merchandising department, art department and sales staff to develop program extensions and added-value opportunities.
• Contribute ideas in group brainstorms and client meetings- ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Position requires a creative thinker who can assess advertisers needs and create custom, unique programs that meet clients’ objectives.
• Write presentations and added value proposals that meet client needs and stay within the allocated budget.
• Research advertiser’s’ marketing and brand goals and incorporate them into proposed programs.
• Handle day-to-day RFPs in conjunction with the sales department and attend sales calls, as needed.
• Manage added-value program execution, including but not limited to: advertorials, sweepstakes, sampling, web-based programs, outdoor advertising, events, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third party marketing companies.
• Excellent event execution, creative strategizing as well as strong written and verbal communication.
• Keep current on trends and news in fashion, beauty and retail.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: jenny_bowman@glamour.com

o The Integrated Marketing Manager will work directly with assigned members of the Ad Sales team to achieve short and long term sales goals.
o The Integrated Marketing Manager will be primarily responsible for idea generation, developing customer focused proposals to sell programs across all GOLF assets (magazine, websites, experiential, marketing programs, etc.)
o Once the idea is sold, the Integrated Marketing Manager will manage the implementation of all program elements to best meet clients objective
o Individual must be very organized and able to work on several projects at the same time
o Knowledge of PowerPoint and syndicated research (e.g. MRI, @Plan, Nielsen, etc.) is necessary
o 4+ years relevant experience required


Contact Randi Weintraub at randi_weintraub@timeinc.com for more information.

We’re looking for an energetic, experienced professional to work with
our talented and passionate team.  The ideal candidate will provide
overall marketing support and sales development strategy to the Ad Sales
staff to solve solutions for clients, as well as supporting an overall digital brand strategy for The Luxury & Lifestyle Group.   The candidate must have experience working with online custom/syndicated research.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Create, in tandem with the research department, sales materials including presentations, sell sheets, and targeted direct mail efforts
for both RFP’s and category development

Work, in conjunction with sales, research and management, to evaluate
the state of the category, identify opportunity and develop category
strategies


Proprietary research

Complete immersion in the trade news/developments within the designated
industries to become a category expert for the sales team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and minimum
four years of related experience.

Additionally, qualified candidates will have:
– Specific knowledge and understanding of marketing, research,
development of sales materials and the magazine/digital sales process.
– Ability to juggle numerous projects at once under deadline pressure.
– Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Knowledge of InDesign is a major plus.
– Knowledge of all major digital syndicated research studies.

Applicants should apply at www.bonniercorp.com

Marketing Manager, Subscriber Acquisitions
Time Inc. Consumer Marketing, Style and Entertainment Group
Love celebrities? Follow pop culture? Have a passion for shoes? If you are an innovative direct marketer, this key role in the fast-paced and innovative environment of the Style and Entertainment Group may be for you. The Marketing Manager, Subscriber Acquisitions will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives to grow new subscriptions generated for iconic magazine brands, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence and People en Espanol across offline and online channels, including direct mail, brand websites, paid media, and email. A unique opportunity to own your own business, pitch your best ideas to senior management, and see those ideas realized. A two-person staff of experienced marketers will support you in your mission.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute on marketing plans across multiple channels that align with brand and corporate goals: develop offers and pricing, list/promotion/media plans and marketing creatives
Analyze marketing and business results to identify opportunities for growth and develop recommendations
Increase subscriber acquisition via online vehicles by working closely with brand Web teams; formulate plans to grow paid search and email
Manage 2-person team to maximize response and profitability for all acquisition channels
Develop and maintain budgets, including monthly financial reconciliations
Innovate, innovate, innovate!
Key Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

Strategic and creative thinker
4+ years of consumer/direct marketing experience
Prior management experience
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task several priorities with strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across diverse business and editorial groups
Ability to draw stories from data, and use that data to formulate marketing strategies
Self starter with high level of initiative
Must be extremely proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Passionate about media and the Style and Entertainment Group brands
Time Inc. Consumer Marketing:

Time Inc. Consumer Marketing, the industry leader, is seeking innovative, results-oriented professionals to build and monetize consumer demand for the world’s most trusted content. Time Inc., a Time Warner company, is a world class branded content company, engaging more than 138 million consumers monthly; whenever, however, and wherever they are. With 22 magazines and 26 web sites in the U.S., it is the country’s largest consumer publisher. Time Inc. Consumer marketing builds on these brands’ connections with consumers across multiple platforms with an emphasis on innovation and results

To apply, please use the following link:

http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/jobtools_us/search_tp.html?partnerid=391&siteid=5161&codes=NWOM,122856BR

PureWow is a free daily lifestyle email publication for sophisticated, influential women backed by the Pilot Group who developed successful email publications including: Daily Candy, Thrillist and Tasting Table.

We are seeking a full-time ad sales account executive in our New York City office who has a minimum of 3 years digital media sales experience with a top performance record, an extensive contact list/relationships, understanding of the online advertising industry and a hunger to succeed in a growing start-up environment.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

· Managing the sales cycle from start to finish (prospecting, navigating to key contacts, RFP competition, creating media plans and integrated merchandising proposals, generating insertion orders, securing advertiser collateral, and entering them into third party admin systems and results reporting).

· Creation of strategic integrated merchandising proposals which meet client and brand objectives.

· Making in person sales calls with clients and agencies

· Penetrating medium to large size organizations (“Top 2000” advertisers, major sub-brands and Advertising Agencies) to help secure RFP’s and advertising dollars.

· Creating persuasive sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel detailing market trends, case studies and marketing solutions.

· Manage digital campaign performance, analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions from the results.

· Working to develop effective sales strategies and advertising sales proposals for continued site revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

· BA/BS degree or equivalent

· Minimum of 3 years digital media sales experience

· A high energy level is required

· Great with computers (Mac experience preferred), including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel), and general internet savvy

· Fast learner and self starter

· Articulate and well spoken

Location: New York

Compensation: Competitive salary plus commission; benefits

If you are interested in successfully growing with a fun, dynamic, and creative team in an environment with a lot of upside potential, please send your résumé and salary requirements in an email to courtney@purewow.com with “NY Ad Sales” in the subject line.

The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2009 revenues of $2.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.

The Sales Development Associate Manager’s main responsibility is to support the Sales Development Manager in the development of creative integrated solutions for advertisers. This position is responsible for program development across all platforms and for working directly with the Sales Development Manager to coordinate and execute programs with internal and external clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

– Develop a broad understanding of all of the assets that the NY Times has to bring to customers, so as to leverage these currencies in sales efforts.

Work with the Sales Development Manager to develop creative integrated programs for clients.

Develop relevant RFP responses in a timely fashion.

Liase with Sales teams and serve as a resource for information about products across all platforms

Work with any relevant areas of the organization (account managers, product marketing, advertising operations, circulation, production, etc.) in the development of program that is strategically grounded in the needs of the client; develop any needed materials to support the sales process.

Work with team and account manager to manage and monitor the successful execution of any sold programs, and the post-mortem evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.

EXPERIENCE

BA or BS.

5 to 7 years of Marketing and/or Sales Development experience.

Extensive experience in working in collaborative sales processes, including the interaction required in cross-disciplinary teams.

Strong understanding of how to translate the long-term business objectives of advertisers into solutions that could be provided by The New York Times Media Company.

Dynamic team building, leadership, and public speaking skills required.

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

Please email resumes to: rohanna.thomas@nytimes.com

Internship Program

Reader’s Digest Association (RDA) is committed to building the next generation of talent to help ensure the long-term success of our business. One key component to this is our internship program. RDA is an “Employer of Choice” for early career talent by providing a robust, engaging and valuable business experience to students during their summer assignments. Through our internship program, RDA seeks high-potential students who are interested in pursuing career-building opportunities in a fast paced and competitive environment. Interns will be assigned to short-term projects that support key business initiatives in order to provide them with a relevant real-life career experience. Students will gain knowledge of and interact with business professionals, internal industry experts and senior executives throughout the summer.  In addition, they will be exposed to RDA’s global organization through formal orientation sessions and informal meetings. Interns who successfully complete the program are assessed for future full-time opportunities.

The RDA summer internship program is open to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year. All internships will be for credit only. To be considered for this program, students will be asked to provide proper documentation from their school program.

Position Description

Marketing Interns will be exposed to the execution and promotion of marketing campaigns. Areas of focus may include assisting marketing teams in executing programs, sales materials and/or events. Interns will be assigned to a magazine team, website, and/or to our marketing services groups. This internship is an excellent opportunity to apply Marketing, Advertising Sales, Journalism or Communications backgrounds in a corporate environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work under a high level of pressure within a fast paced environment.
• Be highly organized, detail oriented, and a self-starter able to set priorities and multi-task.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with sales, marketing, freelancers under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Be computer literate. MAC experience preferred: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel required.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit our career website: www.rd.com/careers and reference job posting number 4652.

Milkshake, the daily email that features great finds that give back is seeking a full time ad sales executive to create and lead their sales effort.

We are looking to find an energetic, smart, articulate person who has experience and knowledge in digital advertising and who gets a charge out of a start up environment and the potential to build something from the ground up.

Responsibilities:

· Create the Milkshake sales process from start to finish (prospecting, identifying contacts, creating proposals, generating Insertion Orders, securing advertiser collateral, inputting collateral in the admin, and results reporting).

• Create outbound sales campaigns to increase awareness of Milkshake among the advertising community (agencies & client-direct) to generate and grow new business.

• Prospect and penetrate medium to large size organizations (“Top 2000” advertisers, major sub-brands and Advertising Agencies) to help secure RFP’s and advertising dollars.

• Create persuasive sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel detailing market trends, case studies and marketing solutions.

• Analyze campaign performance statistics and recommend optimized media solutions from the results.

• Work to develop effective sales strategies and advertising sales proposals for continued site revenue growth.

Qualifications and Expectations:

• Minimum of 3 years digital media sales experience

• Lots of Energy, Quick study, Multi-tasker with strong attention to detail, Deadline oriented

• Solid computer skills – including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel)

• Strong affiliation with the Milkshake space –giving back, doing good while having fun

Location: Milkshake headquarters in Greenwich, CT. Not necessary to come into the corporate office. Remote location is absolutely ok.

Compensation: Competitive salary plus commission

If you are interested in this opportunity to join the Milkshake team please email us at hi@getmikshake.com