Account Manager

Billboard: Account Manager

Through its iconic charts, breaking news, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in over 10 languages.

Billboard is the world’s most influential music media brand.

Billboard is hiring an Account Manager who will play a critical role within our fast-paced advertising sales team. The role will be responsible for liaising with clients and internal departments to plan and coordinate all areas of digital and print media buys for the Billboard brand. This position requires participation in all stages of the sales process including creating media plans, gathering materials, optimizing delivery, and analyzing performance. This position also requires a passion for music and entertainment and a strong willingness to learn and be motivated by the opportunity to help shape and contribute to the growth of the team. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create media specific documents for campaign RFPs including media plans, spec sheets and screenshot decks
• Attend campaign brainstorms and assist in analyzing proposals and generating ideas that meet client objectives
• Maintain knowledge and expertise of Billboard products, pricing, and packaging for building plans
• Understand and interpret adverting P&Ls to ensure pricing accuracy
• Assist in the management of day-to-day communication with key clients and internal stakeholders
• Build campaign performance reports for the client that are inclusive of information from third party servers and site direct reporting
• Garner insights from performance reports, data and analytics 
• Entry of relevant campaign data into Salesforce system for accurate pipeline and revenue forecasting
• Aggregate and organize creative assets received for campaign execution
• Inputting media plan data into PMC and other third-party ad serving systems
• Provide support to a team of account managers to help strengthen pre-sale and post-sale execution (e.g., submitting campaign invoices, budget requests, campaign performance issues)

Requirements: 

• Minimum 2+ years of digital planning experience or account management experience at a digital publisher or digital media agency 
• High proficiency in Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint
• Expertise in "media math"
• Proficient in planning across digital, social and branded content
• High comfortability with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic knowledge or understanding of media inventory forecasting
• Excellent Communication Skills - high aptitude for managing expectations

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $66,500 - $73k upon hire.  Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment that fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion.

About Billboard:

Billboard is the world's most influential music publication, providing breaking news, charts, reviews, and insights that define the music industry. For over 130 years, Billboard has been the definitive source for music industry professionals, artists, and fans worldwide. As part of Penske Media Corporation's portfolio, Billboard combines its rich editorial heritage with cutting-edge digital innovation, reaching millions of readers across multiple platforms. Billboard's iconic charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, remain the global standard for measuring commercial music success, while its editorial content shapes conversations about music culture, business, and artistry.

About PMC:    

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, TVLine, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby, and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Latin Music Week. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com