Advertising Assistant

The Nation is seeking a detail-oriented Advertising Sales Assistant who will focus on digital and print sales support to both grow current client revenues and help develop new client relationships. This is a flexible, hybrid position, which reports to the Associate Publisher, Head of Advertising to ensure timely delivery and execution of the sales process. The Advertising Sales Assistant will administer client advertising campaigns across The Nation’s entire media platform. Main responsibilities include campaign setup, implementation, tracking, reporting, invoicing, as well as managing client relationships.

Qualifications

Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks
Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines • Strong analytic capabilities and interest in advertising, marketing and sales
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets – Knowledge of Google Ad Manager a plus
Self-motivated with 1-2+ years of related work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administration related to pre- and post-sale activities
Effectively input, maintain, and monitor all digital (website, newsletters, email) and print insertion orders and media campaigns
Manage advertising campaigns via Basecamp and Google Ad Manager for both digital and print campaigns – this includes ad trafficking, performance tracking, performance reports, and invoicing
Facilitate communication between the production, email marketing and accounting departments to help fulfill client campaigns
Work with clients to maintain strong relationships and ensure timely delivery of creative material and quality results
Work with Associate Publisher and accounting department to ensure billing information and invoice amounts are correct
Work with other Nation departments in setting in-house advertising campaigns… i.e. The Nation – Fundraising, Travel, and Events
Assist with implementation and delivery of a quarterly Advertising Newsletter
Monitor competitive media for lead generation • Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits: The Nation offers excellent benefits, including generous health care, HRA/FSA coverage, retirement match, vacation policies, and paid sick days.

Salary: $56,500

Applicants: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply.

This position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The Nation and The NewsGuild of N.Y., CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

Associate Publisher, Development

The Nation is seeking a full-time seasoned development professional to lead fundraising strategy for the magazine and its 501c3 entity, The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism. The Associate Publisher, Development will report directly to the President and play a critical strategic role in ensuring the organization’s financial and operational health.

The Associate Publisher will lead direct response fundraising, mid-level and major gifts, planned giving, and support events and other organizational initiatives. Candidate must have 6+ years of fundraising management experience and state-of-the-art knowledge of direct response fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute multiyear fundraising plans and budgets.
Oversee direct response fundraising program with a focus on donor recruitment, renewal, and upgrading support to mid- and major-gifts.
Develop comprehensive reporting systems to support the strategic analysis of the direct marketing programs.
Maintain relationships with top donors and prospects.
Oversee day-to-day management of CRM (Everyaction) to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Oversee stewardship efforts to ensure that all donors are acknowledged and appreciated.
Serve as lead copywriter and liase with outside writers and in-house staff as needed.
Collaborate with editorial team and key stakeholders to ensure continuity of messaging across organization.
Continue to grow digital strategy, while balancing the value of proven channels in Direct Marketing such as direct mail with the need to leverage new technologies.
Ensure excellent donor cultivation with prompt communication and speedy resolution of any problems.
Manage, support and mentor development team.
Other duties as assigned.

Success Criteria

Commitment to and passion for The Nation’s mission and for progressive politics
Strong staff management skills and ability to mentor, lead, motivate, inspire and manage performance of an autonomous department
Requires exceptional communication skills (verbal and written). Effectively communicate concepts to both internal and external business and editorial stakeholders
Experience setting team goals, building processes, and assigning priorities
Proven ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders and build consensus
Excellent time-management skills
Ability to establish and maintain proper priority for all department tasks at all times
Possess an ongoing interest and willingness to learn new technologies, techniques and practices
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to personally connect with donors and to communicate mission with intelligence, enthusiasm and passion.
Well-connected to the fundraising community and on top of industry trends, challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

6+ years of successful fundraising experience, including direct mail, digital/email marketing, and major gifts
2+ years of department management experience with bottom line responsibility
Strong knowledge of and experience with using fundraising CRMS (Everyaction, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or comparable)
Past experience raising funds for both 501c4s and 501c3s (and/or PACs) a plus

Salary range: $100K-$120K

To apply, send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
No phone calls or postal mail, please.

The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Website Manager

Founded in 1865 by abolitionists, The Nation today is a thriving progressive media outlet that publishes both a bi-weekly print magazine and a daily website covering politics, culture, and the arts. We are seeking a full-time Website Manager to work with our New York office. Our deadline for applications is May 27.

The Website Manager’s primary role is to manage, maintain, and monitor all aspects of the website by working closely with staff and our outside development team to ensure that the site is meeting the needs of our readers. Advanced knowledge of WordPress is essential, and communication and project management skills are also paramount for this position.

Responsibilities would include:
Maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations.
Ensuring the domain registration and hosting are up to date.
Monitoring traffic and security to make sure the site is running efficiently.
Ensuring that site is meeting the varied needs of each department as well as viewers and subscribers by keeping clear lines of communication open.
Tracking problems and their fixes, developing custom pages with our Travel, Marketing, Fundraising, Circulation, and Editorial teams.
Working closely with our Advertising department to facilitate data analysis and monitoring advertising implementation on the site.
Working with third-party vendors to keep the site compatible with their technology.

Expert knowledge of SEO, Google Ad Manager, Piano, and WordPress required.

Base Salary: $70k

Applicants: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

The Nation offers excellent benefits, including generous health care, retirement match, and vacation policies. The Nation Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender nonconforming to apply. This position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between The Nation and The NewsGuild of N.Y., CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

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