Job Description
As the Audio and Video Operations Associate, you will undertake a wide range of activities that support the commercial operational needs for these two growing platforms.
The role is designed to provide a high level of support to a team tasked with facilitating digital advertising growth for The Wall Street Journal. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from news, product, technology, advertising sales and our partners to create opportunities for growth while also providing the essential role of internal problem solver.
As the Audio & Video Operations Associate, you will:
Work with the sales and planning team to assist in facilitating sponsorship opportunities and help them run smoothly once sold
Track and remain up to date on sales deals being pitched and executed
Assist Ad Ops and sales team in pulling reports for audio and video campaigns
Track audio and video STR and revenue and send weekly updates to sales leads
Work with RevOps to evaluate current audio and video packages and identify continued optimizations
Be the main point of contact for the product marketing team to ensure all sales materials are up to date and accurate for current go to market opportunities.
Be the supporting point of contact for news, product, technology for all things audio and video
Be the supporting point of contact for external partners including Twitter, Spotify/Gimlet, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon for collaboration and growth of partnership products.
Work across teams to eliminate internal barriers, be a problem solver
Provide follow-up to meetings; turn concepts into actionable opportunities
Liaise with WSJ membership team to develop mutually beneficial strategies for growth
Pay close attention to industry best practices; surface trends and recommend new tactics
Technical skills that would make you a good fit for this role include:
Strong knowledge of Google suite of products (Google slides and sheets), MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT).
Knowledge of the digital the advertising system and basic understanding of podcast and video ecosystem
Be comfortable with numbers
Personality attributes that would make you a good fit for this role include:
Be a skilled networker and bridge builder
Possess a professional demeanor and exhibit poise under pressure
Trustworthy and mature professional who handle confidential information
Positive mindset and be a self-starter
Strong organizational skills
Basic Requirements:
Minimum internship experience in ad sales, digital publishing, online media or similar environments
BA or BS from a four year accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
Comfortable using Google Suite(Sheets, Slides, Docs, etc)
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of experience in ad sales, digital publishing, online media or similar environments
Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal stakeholders and external clients
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
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To enter one of our US based offices: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
Starting out as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has become a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including our flagship Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News and other great products. World-class journalism lies at the core of our growing news-derived data capabilities, driven by innovation in AI and machine learning. We understand that the better the provenance of information, the greater the opportunity.