Account Coordinator
The Guardian, New York, NY, United States
The Guardian is a global, reader-funded news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations, to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.
The Guardian's US edition – headquartered in New York City, with growing bureaus in Washington DC and Los Angeles – is an entirely digital operation that combines the best of the Guardian's international reporting with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, wellness, culture, digital privacy and sports – all highlighting the Guardian's distinctive role within the US media landscape: journalism that's global, independent, and free.
It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to the Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.
Reporting to the Director of Client Services, The Guardian is looking for a Temporary Account Coordinator to support the East Coast Account Management team. This role will focus on pre-sale media planning and post-sale reporting. This role is based in our New York City headquarters and works east coast hours. This temporary position is expected to last approximately 6–9 months.
Department:
Sales
Reports to:
Director of Client Services
Location:
New York
Hybrid/Remote/In-Person:
Hybrid (mandatory 2-days in office at minimum)
Terms and conditions:
Full-time, Temporary
Salary range:
$70,000-$85,000
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Account Managers, Sales and Revenue Operations to develop innovative, insight-driven digital media plans that support advertisers' KPIs; Assist with the development of proposals, media plans, and pitch materials for new and existing client opportunities.
Attend internal RFP brainstorms to support in media strategy and recommendations, manage campaign timelines, deliverables (media plan templates & spec sheets), and internal workflows (Salesforce, Asana/Trello) throughout pre-sale RFP process
Review campaign assets and deliverables to ensure accuracy, brand alignment, and compliance with client and internal guidelines.
Track campaign progress, maintain project documentation, and coordinate across internal teams including sales, and ad operations
Work with ad operations to compile campaign reports, analyze performance metrics, and assist in preparing client-facing presentations; take campaign screenshots and consolidate into client-facing decks
Assist with post-campaign analysis and recommendations for optimization and support AMs on wrap reports
Key Skills & Qualifications
Relevant four-year degree or equivalent experience
Min. 1 year of experience in client-facing digital planning, buying or selling at a publisher or media agency
Experience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint/Google Suite
Experience with online advertising platforms such as Salesforce and Google Ad Manager a plus
Experience with Trello and Asana a plus
Nice-to-have skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to multitask and work on multiple ongoing projects
Comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, but must be a team player
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management (internally and externally)
Passion and alignment for Guardian's vision and values
How to Apply We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.
All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits
20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
Unlimited sick time
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
Culture & Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Learning & Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Sustainability Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.
The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
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The Guardian's US edition – headquartered in New York City, with growing bureaus in Washington DC and Los Angeles – is an entirely digital operation that combines the best of the Guardian's international reporting with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, wellness, culture, digital privacy and sports – all highlighting the Guardian's distinctive role within the US media landscape: journalism that's global, independent, and free.
It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to the Guardian that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, digital talent and more.
Reporting to the Director of Client Services, The Guardian is looking for a Temporary Account Coordinator to support the East Coast Account Management team. This role will focus on pre-sale media planning and post-sale reporting. This role is based in our New York City headquarters and works east coast hours. This temporary position is expected to last approximately 6–9 months.
Department:
Sales
Reports to:
Director of Client Services
Location:
New York
Hybrid/Remote/In-Person:
Hybrid (mandatory 2-days in office at minimum)
Terms and conditions:
Full-time, Temporary
Salary range:
$70,000-$85,000
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Account Managers, Sales and Revenue Operations to develop innovative, insight-driven digital media plans that support advertisers' KPIs; Assist with the development of proposals, media plans, and pitch materials for new and existing client opportunities.
Attend internal RFP brainstorms to support in media strategy and recommendations, manage campaign timelines, deliverables (media plan templates & spec sheets), and internal workflows (Salesforce, Asana/Trello) throughout pre-sale RFP process
Review campaign assets and deliverables to ensure accuracy, brand alignment, and compliance with client and internal guidelines.
Track campaign progress, maintain project documentation, and coordinate across internal teams including sales, and ad operations
Work with ad operations to compile campaign reports, analyze performance metrics, and assist in preparing client-facing presentations; take campaign screenshots and consolidate into client-facing decks
Assist with post-campaign analysis and recommendations for optimization and support AMs on wrap reports
Key Skills & Qualifications
Relevant four-year degree or equivalent experience
Min. 1 year of experience in client-facing digital planning, buying or selling at a publisher or media agency
Experience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint/Google Suite
Experience with online advertising platforms such as Salesforce and Google Ad Manager a plus
Experience with Trello and Asana a plus
Nice-to-have skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to multitask and work on multiple ongoing projects
Comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, but must be a team player
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of management (internally and externally)
Passion and alignment for Guardian's vision and values
How to Apply We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.
All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please email the recruiter listed on the job posting or at recruitment.us@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits
20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
Unlimited sick time
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
Culture & Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Learning & Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Sustainability Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.
The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
#J-18808-Ljbffr