Account Services Representative- Campaign Executive, CNBC

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world’s No. 1 business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.

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OVERVIEW

The Account Services Representative supports the Account Services Director in the management of current campaigns, pursuit of revenue generation and business development goals. The role is client facing and also holds responsibility for delivering supporting materials required for the sale and delivery of sophisticated advertising campaigns on CNBC’s TV, Event and Digital platforms.

The Account Services Representative will be responsible for helping with the management of a portfolio of media agency and client accounts under the leadership of an Account Services Director. The role holds responsibility for assisting in the pitching of new business and the servicing of accounts pre, mid, and post-campaign.   

The Account Services Representative will be a member of an international team of sales professionals, who work together with research and creative solutions departments to maximise the monetisation of CNBC products across multiple platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help manage a portfolio of accounts closely with an Account Services Director, targeting advertisers and agencies to generate advertising revenue for CNBC International
• Assist the Account Services Director on new business proposals
• Use research intelligence and insight to develop solutions in collaboration with the Research team and Creative Solutions team to attract advertisers to partner with CNBC
• Build media plans for their Account Services Director on CNBC platforms, TV, Digital, and affiliates
• Develop media plans that will maximise revenue generation and optimise campaign performance for advertisers
• Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of CNBC’s portfolio of products, proactively sharing new product updates and opportunities with CNBC’s local Sales Reps
• Produce campaign delivery reports with the traffic and research teams
• Liaise with CNBC and affiliate traffic & digital teams to book and implement campaigns 
• Coordinate delivery of commercial assets to traffic and digital teams to ensure effective delivery of advertising campaigns
• Liaise with CNBC compliance team to ensure all commercial assets are cleared for use
• Ensure the smooth running of campaigns while live and report on campaign performance to clients regularly
• Collaborate with research to produce campaign delivery reports pre, mid and post campaign to be delivered to CNBC clients
• Collaborate with the CNBC Brand Studio business marketing team to inform strategies for engagement of customers in target markets and support CNBC’s local Sales Reps’ business activities
• Collate screenshots, highlights, and compelling campaign case study materials for advertisers

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS         

• Experience of media sales or media planning on TV and Digital platforms
• Knowledge of the international media industry
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter able to work independently as well as part of the team
• Desire to provide best client service in a challenging environment
• A team ethic and collaborative mind-set
• Confidence in negotiation and influencing skills
• Self-aware and diplomatic
• Computer skills, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Presentation skills
• Confidence in building strong business relationships
• Enthusiasm for and interest in news and current affairs
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changeable industry
• Willing and ability to travel
• Eligible to work in the UK

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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