At Crooked, we believe the answer to a rising authoritarian movement is a democratic movement powerful enough to fight it and (fingers crossed) defeat it. That means using all the tools at our disposal as a media company to help build a massive, diverse coalition united behind a core set of democratic values: freedom, equality, compassion, and the rule of law.
Job Summary:
Crooked is hiring for an Account Coordinator in the Sales department, reporting to the Director of Accounts. This role will span the life of the sales cycle, and you will coordinate proposal creation, vetting, and execution; post-sale reporting, client services, and renewal activity. Crooked Media's primary inventory is bespoke audio advertisements across podcasts, but it also includes newsletter sponsorship, event integration, and premium video and social sponsorship.
This role is based out of our Washington DC office, and follows a hybrid schedule based on the job's needs. We are ideally looking for DC-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate before the start date.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
Sales Operations
- Generate media plans and sponsorship proposals for podcasts, newsletters, event integration, and video (Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint or Keynote)
- Help manage the advertising partner vetting process
- Maintain the schedule for booked ads and available ad inventory
- Work cross-functionally to fashion bespoke ad packages and custom copy on a case-by-case basis
- Research new clients and outreach and respond to ads inbox daily
- Work with Account Managers and Finance Team to reconcile client billing
- Contribute to additional sales projects that require research, deck development or proactive response on a case-by-case basis
Client Services
- Coordinate the gathering, circulation, and approval of ad copy for upcoming ads in podcasts and newsletters
- Review ad copy to ensure it mirrors the appropriate Crooked voice and offer revision suggestions if needed.
- Coordinate the insertion order process and client communication around said process
- Help maintain internal filing system of client-related documents across all systems
- Communicate with clients and internal teams in a timely fashion on a day-to-day basis, and escalate issues when necessary
- Contribute to kick-off call/kick-off email agendas and timelines
- Create post reporting documents (PPT / Keynote) with insights and recommendations from Senior Account Managers
- Pull client airchecks as needed
What You'll Bring To The Table:
- 1-3 years' experience in a client-facing, project management or ad sales marketing role, preferably with a focus on branded content, podcasts or video
- A preference for varied client experience, ranging from Fortune 500 clients, to startups, or smaller B2B clients
- A willingness to learn new skills and take on varying tasks
- Positive attitude and a passion for podcasts, politics, and media
- Creative take on ad copy, attention to detail and design
- Highly responsive nature with the ability to organize, multi-task and problem solve
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis in Excel), creating pitch decks (Google Slides/Powerpoint), and proposals (Google Sheets)
- Copywriting/creative capabilities a bonus.
This job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.
Pay and Perks:
At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including:
- Paid healthcare
- 401k match
- Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves
- 20 weeks of paid parental leave
- Commuter reimbursement or paid parking
- Communications stipends
- Professional development opportunities
- Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?
Once we're ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual's years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $70,000-$75,000.
About Us
We welcome everyone—as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race/ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.
We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media. We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.
That's it. End of mission.
