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$85,100 – $127,700
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This Strategic Account Manager role at The Washington Post involves managing advertising client relationships and overseeing the execution of custom marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. It suits someone with digital advertising experience who enjoys solving problems, managing complex projects, and building strong client partnerships.
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What they ask for
Required
- 3+ years in account management, client services, or digital advertising project management
- Strong understanding of media, advertising, and marketing industry trends
- Proven ability to manage large-scale marketing campaigns with budgets of $1M+
- Experience negotiating contracts, renewals, and upsell opportunities
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to present to C-level executives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business software
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field