Marketing Strategist & Planner, Manager

Location: Houston, TX, San Francisco, CA, or New York City

Are you a creative thinker and strategic planner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Hearst Newspapers Media Strategy is looking for a Marketing Strategist & Planner, Manager to help craft compelling campaigns that captivate audiences and drive results.

In this dynamic role, you’ll partner with Strategic Account Executives and cross-functional teams to design innovative advertising solutions that speak directly to the attitudes, interests, and outlooks of our target customers. From responding to critical RFPs to proactively driving new business, your work will make an impact across Hearst’s expansive media network.

What You’ll Do

Campaign Design: Develop and present engaging, multi-channel ad campaigns tailored to target audiences and their unique interests. Strategic Planning: Leverage market insights and audience data to craft customer-centric strategies that achieve client goals. Creative Storytelling: Build visually compelling PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate campaign vision, strategy, and capabilities. Collaborative Leadership: Work with sales, marketing, advertising, and product teams to deliver comprehensive plans that stand out from the competition. Market Research: Analyze trends and customer profiles to inform campaign strategies and provide actionable insights. Client Engagement: Lead presentations with clients and leadership, confidently conveying strategic recommendations and campaign objectives.

Who You Are

Innovative & Analytical: You’re comfortable interpreting campaign insights and developing creative strategies that drive measurable results. Digital-Savvy: You have a firm grasp of digital platforms, native advertising, audience data, and social media trends. Strong Communicator: You excel at conveying campaign visions to teams, clients, and executives with clarity and confidence. Detail-Oriented Planner: You thrive on tight deadlines, prioritize effectively, and ensure every detail aligns with the broader strategy. Team Player: You embrace collaboration, are not afraid to ask questions, and adapt easily to shifting priorities.

What You Bring

Experience: 2-3 years in a sales or marketing organization, ideally with direct exposure to the sales process. Technical Proficiency: Advanced PowerPoint skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with trends in traditional media, social media, and digital innovation. Presentation Skills: Confidence in leading calls and client presentations, delivering strategic insights with impact.

Why Join Us?

At Hearst, you’ll work with passionate professionals who value creativity, collaboration, and innovation. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape impactful campaigns, grow your skills, and make a real difference for clients and audiences alike.

Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family).  Our industry-leading benefits include:

Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets. Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation. Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents. Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones. Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits. LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs. Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey. Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy. And more, click here for additional benefits and details.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today to join our team and help us design the future of media strategy. Let’s create campaigns that inspire, engage, and deliver results.

The base salary for this role is between $70,000 - $85,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. 

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories–growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms–to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. 

Be a part of something bigger–Your Headline Awaits

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