About the role

  • Monetize the CNN Ecosystem: Build creative advertising solutions for our partners across CNN’s full wingspan - linear, digital, audio, social, branded content, events, and newsletters.
  • Drive Growth: Prospect relentlessly and close new business, especially in underdeveloped or high-potential categories.
  • Grow existing business through account planning and retention strategies.
  • Expand Partnerships: Go client-direct to deepen relationships with new and current clients - manage existing agency relationships to grow revenue and share of wallet
  • Collaborate to Win: Partner with strategy, research, branded content, production, and editorial teams to deliver bespoke solutions.
  • Lead in Market: Thrive in the competitive news category by operating with urgency, creativity, and persistence.

Requirements

  • Experienced Media Professional with Public Affairs Experience
  • Thrives at the intersection of News and Policy
  • Extensive network of relationships at Boston area agencies and clients with the advocacy and public affairs space
  • Ability to serve as brand ambassador in the Boston area for CNN, attending events, hosting dinners and convening
  • Identify and pursue opportunities and market trends
  • Modern understanding of competitive landscape and has pulse on the Boston area advertising industry

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • employee wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays and sick time
  • vacation

Job title

Sales Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$122,486 - $227,474 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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