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BuzzFeed is seeking an Account Manager to manage advertising operations and client relationships. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for advertising clients, leading the creation of strategic sales proposals and working cross-functionally to develop creative solutions rooted in storytelling and data insights.
Key responsibilities include partnering with the Sales team to build and grow client and agency relationships, developing comprehensive media plans and proposal decks in response to RFPs, and managing insertion orders within sales operations systems. You will be accountable for campaign execution, monitoring program performance, and identifying upsell opportunities through kickoff calls, recap presentations, and ongoing correspondence.
You will facilitate communication between Sales and other departments within the advertising organization, including Creative, Production, and Distribution teams, to ensure successful program launches and adherence to production schedules. Additional duties include supporting the billing team during month-end close and leveraging data and research to communicate program performance and insights to clients.
The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of experience at a publisher, media agency, or creative agency managing digital advertising strategy, creative development, and media buying. You should have demonstrated success in client-facing roles, presenting to diverse audiences and tailoring messaging appropriately. Experience managing complex programs across varying spend levels and markets is essential, as is proficiency with project management, data storytelling, and tools such as Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Excel, and project management platforms. You report to the Senior Manager of Account Management.
