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Advertising Sales

Location: United States
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Work with The New York Times’ Client Services team to create a stellar advertising sales proposal for a potential client

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here. At The New York Times, we are providing unmatched creative expertise, purpose-driven marketing, and a platform to connect with audiences everywhere great stories are told. During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an advertising sales professional and complete tasks that replicate the work they do every day. You’ll learn key skills in client research, communication, and project management. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
  • Cold email a prospect
    Research a potential client and prepare a cold email

    • Written Communication
    • Attention to Detail
    • Research
    • Presentation
  • Kickstart a proposal process
    Prepare the team to respond to a request for proposal (RFP)

    • Written Communication
    • Verbal Communication
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Project Management
    • Comprehension
  • Finish Line

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