Since 1969, National Journal Group has served as Washington’s leading online and print publisher of non-partisan news covering the people, issues and trends that drive the federal policy-making process. Providing daily, weekly and monthly reporting, we have established an exceptional reputation at the center of Washington politics as the most respected and dependable one-stop source of information for the nation’s capital.

National Journal joins The Atlantic, Government Executive, and Quartz in comprising the major properties of the Atlantic Media Company, a rapidly expanding media enterprise. Aiming to inform, elevate, and challenge the national discourse, ours are among the most influential media outlets in America, reaching 1.5 million opinion leaders and decision makers across the ranks of business, politics, government, media, and academia.

Offering a progressive, collegial work environment, Atlantic Media believes that ideas are indispensable, generosity is paramount, and merit earns reward. Our mix of business functions – spanning journalism, marketing, research and strategy – provide unique opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Job Description

The Director of Marketing will lead a scrappy, fast-paced marketing team tasked with both defining and communicating National Journal Group’s brand, as well as developing and executing highly customized, differentiated and market-leading multi-platform programs for advertisers. The position combines strong strategic planning and visionary brand development with core big idea/platform creation and best-in-class program execution. The ideal candidate will be a whip-smart, strategic, and highly creative thinker with great aesthetic judgment and a strong analytic mind, who is also willing to roll up his/her sleeves and get dirty. The position will report to the SVP of Advertising and President of National Journal.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop short and long term strategic marketing plans that drive National Journal’s business forward and demonstrate its leadership in the beltway influential category
• Oversee development of brand message and market-leading communication tools
• Oversee and develop innovative, best-in-class ideas for current and prospective advertisers that could include print, online, social media, mobile, app, and emerging media elements that leverage editorial, custom content and external partnership opportunities
• Inspire the sales team and current and potential clients through presentation of existing marketing programs and customized concepts at client meetings and on calls with the sales staff
• Oversee the analysis and packaging of research data to support and augment advertising sales, document print and digital advertising effectiveness and provide strategic marketing research insights
• Conceive and execute branding events in Washington, DC and outer markets
• Oversee and manage National Journal’s marketing budget

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• Vision, determination, and the charisma to inspire
• Knowledge of and passion for digital media space
• Working knowledge of design programs and ability to create materials
• Exceptional writing skills coupled with a creative, out-of-the-box mind
• Experienced in management and have the ability to lead and motivate
• Strong analytics and strategic thinking; ability to understand and use relevant research data about our enterprise and audience
• Experience generating and executing multi-platform, integrated programs
• Outstanding social intelligence with the ability to successfully interact with high-level executives, both within and outside of National Journal Group
• 6+ years of related experience (digital experience a must/social experience preferred)
• Exceptional business intuition, real-time judgment with maturity, poise and “grace under pressure”
• Outstanding record of achievement
• Bachelor’s degree

Core Attributes:

• Atlantic Media recruits for two personal attributes in its candidates.  The first is force of intellect – reflected in discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance. The second is a personal spirit of generosity – a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct.
• Adaptable and willing to approach tasks with velocity and a high metabolism.

To apply, please visit us online at www.atlanticmediacompany.com.

Atlantic Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.