New York Post
Ad Sales Account Executive, The California Post
New York Post, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Ad Sales Account Executive, The California Post
California Post is a brand-new digital-first news organization backed by the trusted legacy of the New York Post. Our mission is to deliver breaking news, compelling storytelling, and innovative content to readers across the West Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team, shape the future of a newsroom, and help advertisers connect with a highly engaged audience.
We are looking for a hungry, results‑driven
Ad Sales Account Executive
to join our Los Angeles team. You will be responsible for driving new business, managing client relationships, and delivering revenue growth for California Post. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in media sales, deep industry contacts, and understands how to prospect, negotiate, and close deals in a competitive marketplace.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth across digital advertising, sponsorships, and brand partnerships.
Identify, prospect, and secure new clients within target verticals and geographies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, agencies, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and editorial, to craft integrated advertising solutions.
Manage the full sales cycle, including RFP responses, contract negotiations, and post‑sale account management.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipelines, and CRM data.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities to advise clients effectively.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of ad sales experience, preferably within media or digital news organizations.
Proven success in prospecting, closing deals, and exceeding revenue targets.
Strong network of media and advertising contacts in Los Angeles and beyond.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup‑like environment.
Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Industries Media Production, Retail Books and Printed News, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Note This role is primarily based in our Los Angeles office; occasional remote work may be allowed, with the expectation that you will be on‑site for core team collaboration and client‑facing activities, excluding external sales meetings or travel as required.
Pay Range $100,000 – $150,000 (Base)
Bonus Potential $50,000 – $75,000 (based on meeting sales goals; bonus can go up to 200% of target)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
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We are looking for a hungry, results‑driven
Ad Sales Account Executive
to join our Los Angeles team. You will be responsible for driving new business, managing client relationships, and delivering revenue growth for California Post. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in media sales, deep industry contacts, and understands how to prospect, negotiate, and close deals in a competitive marketplace.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth across digital advertising, sponsorships, and brand partnerships.
Identify, prospect, and secure new clients within target verticals and geographies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with advertisers, agencies, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and editorial, to craft integrated advertising solutions.
Manage the full sales cycle, including RFP responses, contract negotiations, and post‑sale account management.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipelines, and CRM data.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities to advise clients effectively.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of ad sales experience, preferably within media or digital news organizations.
Proven success in prospecting, closing deals, and exceeding revenue targets.
Strong network of media and advertising contacts in Los Angeles and beyond.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup‑like environment.
Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Industries Media Production, Retail Books and Printed News, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Note This role is primarily based in our Los Angeles office; occasional remote work may be allowed, with the expectation that you will be on‑site for core team collaboration and client‑facing activities, excluding external sales meetings or travel as required.
Pay Range $100,000 – $150,000 (Base)
Bonus Potential $50,000 – $75,000 (based on meeting sales goals; bonus can go up to 200% of target)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Child care support
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
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