Associate Director - Marketing & Account Strategy

Be Part of What’s Next

Join Hearst Magazines and help shape innovative marketing partnerships that connect iconic brands with leading advertisers. As an Associate Director, Marketing & Account Strategy, you’ll thrive in a highly collaborative role, transforming insights into strategic, integrated programs that drive measurable business results while creating standout experiences for our clients.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands — including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track — reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Develop strategic, partner-specific integrated marketing programs across digital, print, social, custom content, experiential activations, native advertising, and data-driven marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Campaign Strategy, Content Studio, and other internal stakeholders—to create innovative programs that grow revenue, strengthen margins, and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Identify proactive opportunities and develop compelling marketing concepts that help preempt traditional RFP processes and position Hearst as a strategic partner.
• Create persuasive proposals, presentations, sell sheets, and other marketing materials that clearly communicate integrated partnership opportunities.
• Partner with post-sale teams to ensure seamless transitions from proposal to execution, supporting successful program delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Leverage client, category, industry, and audience insights to inform strategy, uncover opportunities, and strengthen marketing recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and third-party partners to expand Hearst’s integrated marketing capabilities and offerings.
• Serve as a strategic leader by monitoring marketplace trends, competitive activity, and industry best practices while ensuring all marketing work reflects the highest standards of creativity, brand integrity, and execution.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 4+ years of experience developing integrated marketing programs, brand partnerships, or related marketing strategy experience.
• Demonstrated success developing both strategic concepts and executional marketing programs within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and resource management skills.
• Excellent copywriting, storytelling, and presentation development abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present ideas to senior leaders and clients.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and drive for results.
• Interest in or familiarity with editorial media, youth, and wellness industries is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Apple Keynote.
• Ability to work in our New York City office four days per week as part of our hybrid work model.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Base Salary Range: 101000 - 103000 USD