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About the Role

Deadline is adding a Junior Sales Associate to our staff in our New York offices. We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude, who prides themselves on being a team-player and is always willing to learn. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in media sales, with exposure to both domestic and global markets. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Support U.S. and international sales teams in day-to-day operations and campaign execution
Assist with client communications, including proposal follow-ups, campaign updates, and general inquiries
Assist Sales with Salesforce management
Build and manage sales trackers, pipelines, and reporting documents
Conduct research to identify new business leads, target accounts, and key decision-makers
Source and verify client contacts using internal tools and external platforms
Coordinate internally with marketing, editorial, ad operations, and finance teams to support campaign delivery
Assist in the preparation of sales materials, presentations, and media kits using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Support RFP responses and assist in creating tailored client pitches
Participate in team meetings and contribute insights on market trends and opportunities

Requirements

Entry level. Prior experience in media, advertising, sales, or a related field (internships) preferred
Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Skills

Salesforce management
Sales tracking
Pipeline management
Reporting
Research
Client contact verification
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills

Location

New York

Work Type

Onsite (4 days/week)
Remote (1 day/week)

Experience Level

Entry level

Salary/Compensations

$71,000k - $75,000

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts
Flexible Vacation Policy

About the Company

Deadline Hollywood is an authoritative source for breaking news in the entertainment industry, regularly included on lists of top entertainment websites. Influential industry thought leaders and key decision-makers in the entertainment, financial and other business fields track Deadline.com for the latest news multiple times a day. Due to its avid audience, Deadline.com’s postings regularly receive more reader comments than all entertainment industry news sites combined. Deadline’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media company, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.
Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.