Agency Account Manager

Job Description

CNN invented cable news in 1980, defined online news in 1995 and is now taking the next step in expanding what news can be by launching CNN+. With an unrivaled global reach, storytelling, and world class talent, we are building CNN+, a streaming product that will grow the reach and scope of the CNN brand in a way that no one else is doing.

We are journalists, designers and technologists, all united by a powerful mission to inform, engage and empower the world. Join the most trusted and recognized name in news as we build our next chapter.

The Job

WarnerMedia is actively recruiting for an Agency Account Manager to build and maintain agency relationships for the CNN+ brand.

The Daily
• Responsible for building and maintaining all relationships and general communications between agencies and CNN Creative Marketing
• Research new potential partners based on relevant expertise and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
• Recommend agency assignments based on appropriate project budgets and scope
• Proactively engage creative teams and agencies to secure enough time to fully develop, execute and deliver all projects
• Act as the initial liaison between agencies and CNN Creative Marketing for 360 campaigns, social, digital, key art, AV and press needs
• Coordinate project kick-offs by scheduling calls/meetings and distributing all applicable onboarding information including: creative briefs, links, CNN fonts, logos, clear project deliverables, timelines, delivery methods, payment terms, and all other brand guidelines
• Review and negotiate bids/deal memos and structure scope of work or master service agreements
• Collaborate with Business Administration to set-up vendors in accounting systems and process all payments
• Work closely with Writer/Producer and Marketing Assistants to ensure projects are on time and on budget, reviewing and approving overages when necessary
• Wrap out projects by collecting project credits, media-managed hard drive(s) with project files for Resource Manager(s) and submitting completed work to Promax Hotspots if applicable
• Provide Finance with monthly forecast estimates for upcoming agency expenses
• Host recap meetings after campaign launches to review creative and logistics
• Complete agency assessment surveys as needed
• Maintain current trackers including: programming grids and calendars, campaign budgets, agency lists, and project-specific bases in Airtable
• Submit requests to VP or above for any usage outside of CNN's publicity policy on agency's behalf.
• Manage all Promax awards submissions for CNN Worldwide networks and platforms
• Manage Emmy awards submissions for the department

The Essentials
• 5+ years experience at an entertainment marketing agency
• Working knowledge of 360 campaigns with specific expertise in AV, social, digital, key art and/or OOH
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to easily manage several projects at the same time

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g675x0-3-17-28-48-42 in your application.