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Events/Digital Account Strategist

Medianews Group

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Entry Level
45k-50k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The San Diego Union-Tribune is seeking a Digital Account Strategist to join our team. The role involves prospecting event and digital revenue opportunities, assisting in maximizing performance of current customer accounts, and supporting a Director of Events to ensure seamless event campaign execution. This is a remote role primarily based in San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles, with on-site requirements for sales meetings and client events. The position offers opportunities for client interaction, campaign management, and revenue growth within a diverse media organization committed to inclusivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source event and digital revenue opportunities
  • Prospect for new clients and assist sales executives with event strategies as needed
  • Provide profitable event service strategies and recommendations
  • Build effective proposals and assist or lead sales pitches and presentations
  • Interpret and analyze event and digital marketing efforts during the pre-sale process and compile data to help close business
  • Manage the day-to-day execution of large/major ongoing advertising accounts and campaigns to meet client objectives
  • Monitor campaign effectiveness and make recommendations to clients for effective advertising solutions
  • Liaise with content, creative services, sales, and analytics teams regarding planning and campaign execution
  • Cultivate positive professional relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams
  • Assist in sales and customer service efforts, providing excellent sales, service, and marketing support
  • Oversee daily operations including campaign trafficking, delivery, optimization, inventory forecasting, analysis, and reporting
  • Support other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Excellent customer communication skills
  • Event planning experience preferred
  • Ability to work on-site for events, including setup and teardown
  • Strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to embrace change, take initiative, and work collaboratively
  • Detail-oriented with effective planning and prioritization skills
  • Understanding of customer/consumer needs for business growth and retention
  • High degree of accuracy in job tasks
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Willingness to travel for work assignments

Nice to Have

  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Mid-level experience in related roles

Qualifications

  • Event planning experience preferred
  • Possession of a valid driver's license

Benefits & Perks

  • Hourly pay range of $21.64 - $24.04
  • Incentive compensation (commission)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off

Working at Medianews Group

The San Diego Union-Tribune is committed to building a diverse and inclusive newsroom, recognizing the importance of a diverse workforce to achieve its goals. The organization values community engagement, local news, and providing a broad range of media offerings to serve the San Diego County community.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 13, 2025
Job CategoryAccount Management
Salary45k-50k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceEntry Level

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About Medianews Group

Website

medianewsgroup.com

Location

San Diego, CA

Industry

Newspaper Publishers

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