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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p>Guardian Media Group (GMG) is a leading global media organisation, the publisher of the Guardian, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2021, the Observer and the Guardian.com, which attracts over 200 million global unique browsers each month. We are renowned for our ground breaking independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.</p>
<p>The Guardian is not just a media brand. The values that we stand for and the culture that we define are changing the world. We’re not just another advertising impression. We can help brands become part of modern progressive culture. &nbsp;Our advertising sales team is modern, creative and effective. We have the insight that it takes to understand our customers’ business challenges and the ingenuity to solve them.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That’s where you come in.</p>
<p>We are looking for an <strong>Account Executive</strong> to join our modern, creative advertising team.&nbsp;This is a brilliant opportunity if you’re looking to&nbsp;grow your career in advertising. You will learn the entire sales process from how to prepare material for pitches to writing and presenting campaign management reports. Ultimately, you will graduate to repping your own small patch.</p>
<p><u><strong>About the Role</strong></u></p>
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<li>You will ensure a smooth customer experience by sourcing information, creating materials and picking up administration for our sales team. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the team on building media plans, create Trello cards for incoming briefs and also produce a monthly competitor analysis report.</li>
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<p><u><strong>About You</strong></u></p>
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<li>You will have good organisation and administration skills, and be interested in the publishing and advertising industry.</li>
<li>Curious and keen to learn</li>
<li>Proactive, able to work on own initiative but a strong team player</li>
<li>You will also have an understanding of the Guardian and what it stands for. You can read more about the Guardian’s purpose <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/nov/16/a-mission-for-journalism-in-a-time-of-crisis" rel="no-follow">here</a>.</li>
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Does this all sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p>You can see the full job description <a href="https://gnm.learn.taleo.net/files/word/Account_Executive_JD.doc" rel="no-follow">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong><u>How to apply</u></strong></p>
<p>To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we're looking for.</p>
<p>The closing date for applications is <strong>14th July 2022</strong>.</p>
<p><u><strong>About Us</strong></u><br />
The Guardian offers a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, healthcare, dental insurance options, cycle to work scheme and 2 paid volunteering days per year.</p>
<p>We have a strong commitment to &nbsp;your learning, development and wellbeing, with hundreds of different courses available - ranging from bite-sized e-learning courses, to on-site workshops and professional certifications.</p>
<p>It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the brightest and best people in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, industry leading digital talent and much, much more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We are a vibrant and diverse community with many events &nbsp;groups and forums to get involved in. Our Kings Place offices overlook Regents Canal, with the newly-developed Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and St Pancras Square shops, restaurants and pop-ups.</p>
<p><strong>We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.</strong></p>
<p><strong>At The Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements</strong>.</p>