Account Executive 12 Month FTC

Your Team:The Account Management team is the commercial engine room of our operations. We bridge the gap between sales ambition and flawless execution ensuring our campaigns reach audiences across the UK through some of the worlds most iconic newsbrands.

Your Role: As an Account Executive you are the backbone of our commercial operations ensuring that ambitious campaigns across The Sun The Times and our premium magazine portfolio are executed with precision. Reporting to the Regional Account Management lead you will act as a systems expert and primary coordinator ensuring every advertisement is booked verified and processed flawlessly across both print and digital platforms.

Day to day you will:

• Execute the end-to-end booking process for print and digital advertisements using Salesforce and Adpoint.

• Liaise directly with print planners and digital partners to manage inventory amendments and final placements.

• Manage the daily intake of bookings ensuring all orders meet technical and commercial standards.

• Verify customer information and order specifications to act as a gatekeeper for accuracy and financial integrity.

• Submit order payments issue pro-forma invoices and resolve finance-related queries to support the wider sales department.

• Compile weekly sales reports and maintain real-time dashboards to provide visibility on revenue and volume.

What were looking for from you:

• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure zero-error data entry within a fast-paced media environment.

• Proven organisational prowess with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines ranging from daily print runs to real-time digital activations.

• Strong communication skills to effectively translate technical booking requirements into clear actions when liaising between Sales Finance and external partners.

• Technical fluency and experience using Salesforce Adpoint or similar media booking systems to manage complex data.

• Adaptability to thrive within the high-speed nature of the news cycle while supporting team priorities.

If you think you have what it takes but dont tick every requirement on the list please do apply. We recognise that considering someones potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose we exist to promote a fair society freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling we represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter.

At News UK we embrace a hybrid work model currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration innovation and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.

Life at News

Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age gender ethnicity disability social class or sexuality we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers and LGBTQ group News Is Out and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes

• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

• Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview please let us know. You can contact us at emailprotected to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.