We are Hiring!

The National Memo is the fastest growing political newsletter in the US and we are expanding.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Sales Associate

• Deliver Results! Ensure all online ad sales goals are achieved or exceeded, and expand the network of advertising partners.
• Sell the full suite of our advertising options to leading advertisers & agencies.
• Set and execute the sales strategy including identifying, prioritizing, and planned approach for prospects and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain long term professional/personal relationships with key decision makers at both client and agencies levels by conducting a high volume of sales calls, and setting up meetings for Senior Management., and in some case outside meetings for you to attend and run.
• Assist in the development and execution of sales plans, metrics, goals, budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Create proposals for key clients, in collaboration with the VP of Advertising.
• Conduct research on current and prospective clients and communicate findings to advertising team to assist in meeting client needs
• Track down outstanding creative materials for digital campaigns and ensure they meet our specifications
• Communicate accurately and promptly across all planning activities, campaign schedules, proposals, sales successes, and sales reports to Senior Management.
• Actively use CRM to Insert and assign new opportunities and leads and update data base.
• Participate in advertising staff meetings and complete follow-up activities and assignments.
• Work closely with the advertising team to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Provide support to the sales team including assembling media kits and marketing materials and maintaining advertising databases

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent work experience
• At least 2 years of sales experience
• Ability to work independently and proactively helping the advertising team achieve its goal
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation and sales closing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of online advertising market and leading adoptions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point.
• High energy and self-motivated with experience working in a fast paced sales environment.
• Superior competitor with strong work ethic.
• Passionate about making an impact on revenue
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multitask
• A can do attitude!

Generous Compensation => Base Salary + Commission

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@easternharbormedia.com.  Please include job title in subject line.

Editorial Interns: New York

The National Memo is seeking ambitious, web-savvy interns.  Political and web junkies will get real hands-on experience with a new venture and get to participate in building and growth.   If you are entrepreneurial and fascinated by the excitement of a start-up, we offer great opportunities to engage — and make a difference.

Editorial interns will work closely with our editors identifying, pitching, and writing stories; conducting research and reporting; creating slideshows, video content and sourcing photos; helping to create and build new features for our site, including slideshows and video content.

Successful intern candidates will have:

•     Excellent writing skills.
•     A deep understanding of and passion for politics — and a big appetite for online content.
•     Experience with Photoshop and video editing.
•     Experience in writing blogs/tweets/posts preferred.
•     Sense of humor and ability to be creative.
•     Working knowledge of social media outlets, including: Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Pinterest , etc.
•     Ability to spot viral content- before it goes viral!

Weekly stipends provided.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@easternharbormedia.com.  Please include job title in subject line.

Advertising Intern

Contribute to the day to day functions of the Ad Sales department.  This includes data entry into our CRM system, producing reports on Ad sales activities from the CRM system, processing of IO’s, conducting follow up phone calls with existing clients, help gather ad graphics for all ad placements, and conduct in depth prospecting for new business development.

Marketing/Administrative Intern

Acts as a key member of the office staff.  Provide administrative support to the publisher/owner, associate publisher, VP of Advertising, and editorial support on day to day activities.  Produce and send out marketing material to follow up with existing clients as well as develop new business by targeting specific groups with strategic marketing initiatives, that they will develop and execute.  Conduct market research to generate new leads for Ad sales.

Intern candidates will have:

•     Superior writing and communication skills
•     Excellent organizational skills
•     Technological savvy
•     Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
•     Working knowledge of social media outlets, including: Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Pinterest etc.
•     Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
•     Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and analysis
•     Drive for results and success.
•     Self-motivation and an ability to set priorities in order to meet critical deadlines.
Weekly stipends provided.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@easternharbormedia.com.  Please include job title in subject line.