New York City-based multimedia sales and marketing division seeks a self-starting, long-term freelance professional to work at one of the strongest and most powerful brands in America.   AARP Media Sales’ responsibilities include revenue generation for all media properties including: digital assets anchored by AARP.org, the largest circulation magazine AARP The Magazine; a respected news publication AARP Bulletin, two TV shows and a host of radio programming.  With a membership of nearly 40 million, AARP’s audience represents the largest and fastest-growing consumer demo in history.  And while eligibility is age 50, AARP is committed to championing the future of every generation.

Position Summary

Provides day-to-day marketing support for the integrated marketing team which includes producing proposals, presentations, custom integrated ideas, sales development and sold program implementation.  A key part of the job will be to work collaboratively with sales, marketing research and creative services.

Responsibilities + Tasks

· Write and help develop multimedia, as well as individual media and property, proposals with the goal of driving revenue

· Responsible for custom responses for RFPs (Request for Proposals) under tight deadlines with positioning and added value

· Support marketing category leads develop category-specific opportunities and sales collateral

· Responsible for all added value implementation, budget management and ongoing analysis

Complexity

· Strategic thinker who understands clients’ objectives and how to marry them with AARP Media Sales’ assets and audience

· Manage many projects concurrently with strong project management skills

· Ability to succinctly articulate ideas, storytelling and write extremely well

· Work independently, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and budget constraints

· Work to maximize resources

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related discipline required and 2-4 years of major media advertising or an equivalent combination of training and experience in advertising media—print, digital, broadcast preferred. High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite, technologically savvy, good communication skills, and can do attitude.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to llevitt@aarp.org <mailto:llevitt@aarp.org>  and  include Integrated Marketing Consultant in the subject line.