URL Media is a network of Black and Brown news & information outlets. URL, which shares content and revenues, stands for Uplift, Respect and Love and these are actions we pledge to our audiences, our vendors, our partners, ourselves and, all importantly, our staff.

We are currently hiring to help us scale and build a better future. We think we are a great place to work because: 

• We are a workplace where you get to be yourself; this embrace of you as you is baked into our mission;

• We are flexible on where you work;

• Our co-founders are women of color who are veteran newsroom executives; we value truth, empathy and compassion in leadership, execution, communication, community impact and profitability;

• We are growing quickly (from attracting philanthropy and advertising dollars to increasing network members and direct subscribers);

• We expect to learn together and from each other; we pride ourselves on hiring people smarter than us;

• We are a for-profit company that believes in growth, sustainability and financial success. We also believe business can be a force for good, workplaces should reflect our values and wealth can be shared;

• Our work is purposeful and needed more than ever;

• Our work will be measured by our ability to reach specific goals that will be articulated clearly and consistently;

• We are committed to helping you advance your life and career goals.

Role: Sales Executive- Full Time

Location: Remote; anywhere in the U.S.

Company benefits include but not limited to:

• We pay 100% of health insurance premiums for you and your family, including dental, vision, short and long term disability.

• 10 paid holidays

• 401k

• Generous paid time off at 20 days a year in addition to sick and personal days

• Allowance for home office equipment and training opportunities

• Flexibility in location for where you work within the United States

Responsibilities

The Sales Executive is responsible for prospecting and securing advertising and sponsorship deals for URL Media. This role works closely with the VP of Sponsorships and Advertising Sales to develop custom approaches for prospective advertisers and create campaigns that equitably resource our 20+ partners.

We are looking for a self-starter, who operates with an urgency towards funding our diverse media network. Duties include:

• Daily prospecting, outreach (email, calling, in-person) and selling of advertising and sponsorships for the URL Media network

• Communicating sales activity on a weekly basis to leadership

  Managing the prospect pipeline and updating lists regularly

• Booking and co-leading weekly sponsorship pitch meetings

• Preparing sales presentations, proposals, and pitch decks

  Nurturing new and existing leads to closed deals

• Participate in weekly staff and advertising meetings along with any other relevant meetings, as needed, with an eye towards growing URL Media’s advertising efforts

• Provide excellent customer service and timely reports and communication to clients (monthly, wrap up, renewals)

• Assist with problem solving and troubleshooting during each campaign

Pay Range: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

* Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of URL Media’s total compensation package for employees.

If Interested, please email us a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and a CV (or your linkedIn profile or website) to talent@url-media.com.