Account Executive - Ad Sales

ABOUT THE MEDIA GROUP

The Media Group, part of Media Source LLC, is a media and information company serving the library, literacy, and learning markets. Through Library Journal, School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Open Shelf we connect publishers, technology companies, service providers, and other advertisers with engaged librarians and educators through digital media, print publications, events, sponsored content, and integrated marketing programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a motivated, consultative Account Executive to grow advertising and sponsorship revenue across our established media brands. This is a client-facing, revenue-generating sales position focused on building new business, expanding strategic accounts, and developing integrated campaigns that help advertisers reach decision-makers in school, public and academic libraries. The ideal candidate brings strong prospecting skills, digital advertising fluency, and the ability to translate customer objectives into compelling cross-platform proposals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

A healthy and growing new-business pipeline; strong renewal and account expansion performance; consistently accurate forecasts; integrated sponsorship wins; and satisfied advertising partners who view Media Source as a strategic marketing resource.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical HRA & HSA Plan Offerings / Dental / Vision / Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Basic $10k Life insurance Policy – company paid 
• Supplemental Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Annual Paid Volunteer Day Program & Two Annual Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays (9 per calendar year)
• 401(k) with 4% Company match 

Media Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equity and inclusion and seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.