Account Manager, Tastemade
$70-75k
+ Stock Options
More information about location
Video content & original programming
Open for applications
Video content & original programming
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$70-75k
+ Stock Options
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To engage global audiences across digital platforms.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world through the art of storytelling
- People who are driven to disrupt the status quo and not just looking for another job
- Ideal candidate must have experience in digital advertising and working with programmatic teams, and be able to translate client goals and objectives into effective online advertising experiences
- Tell a great story. Develop original and untold stories that inspire, excite, and delight. Great storytelling has the power to not only entertain but to shape culture
- Embrace our world. Be globally-minded—value inclusivity and diversity, respect the richness of all cultures, and appreciate those who are different from yourself
- Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new
- Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community
- Own the Outcome. Think and act like an owner. You are entrusted to do what is best for Tastemade and for our community
- 2-3 years of social, digital, or streaming experience, either on the sales or agency side
- While, this is not solely a programmatic role, a general understanding of the landscape is preferred as you will support all direct sales efforts including PMPs and Programmatic Guarantees
- Possess a strong understanding of and enthusiasm for online advertising
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and has strong organizational skills – able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Possesses both analytical and creative thinking skills, key to developing successful media plans for clients
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, clients and third-party vendors
- Independent worker and collaborative problem solver across departments
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Docs, Keynote, and Microsoft Office Suite
- A positive, upbeat attitude!
What the job involves
- We are seeking an Account Manager to join our growing team
- The right candidate will work hand and hand with Account Executives to build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and agencies
- Partner with Sales and other internal teams to develop creative and strategic media plans and RFP responses that meet advertiser KPIs including pricing, targeting, and inventory needs
- Client point of contact for post-sale campaign management including, but not limited to, client handling, asset, and tag delivery, internal resource scheduling, setting KPI benchmarks, recommending optimizations, monitoring performance, billing and delivery questions, and overall responsibility for timely delivery of all client deliverables
- Partner with internal Sales and Programmatic teams to support the setup and stewarding of programmatic direct campaigns - including setup, campaign reporting, and optimization
- Develop a significant understanding of the internal sales process, as well as competitors and marketplace conditions
- Establish relationships with agencies and advertiser clientele
- Develop thorough expertise of Tastemade’s ad product offerings and apply this understanding to plan building and execution
- Assist Sales team with research discovery and data pulls, used to strengthen campaign recommendations
- Create and deliver the final campaign wrap report to frame the campaign narrative and highlight insights derived from the data
Our take
Tastemade is a modern media company bringing food, travel, and design videos direct to consumers through a multi-platform experience. With strong core values of inclusivity and diversity, the company showcases and celebrates the richness of all cultures through real-life storytelling.
With Tastemade, users can subscribe to and support "Makers" on the platform, unlocking access, perks, discounts, and more. Makers are also able to run experiences both online and in-person, or create and publish entire shows. In addition, the website acts as a hub for users to find globally-inspired recipes for any occasion.
With over 300 million monthly viewers, amassing 700 million minutes watched, Tastemade has clearly engaged a global and passionate audience for its content. Partnerships with the likes of Disney and Walmart show that the company is held in high regard, and its expansion across different categories showcases the opportunity for continued expansion.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2018
$35m
SERIES E
Dec 2015
$40m
SERIES D
Total funding: $115.3m
Company benefits
- Stock options
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP, and 401K benefits
- Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
- Monthly wellness stipend to support your physical and mental health
- Monthly electronics allowance to partially offset cell phone and internet costs
- One-time home office equipment stipend
- Professional development by way of a feedback-driven culture, regular performance check-ins, and in-house mentorship and support programs
- Collaborative, passionate, and fun colleagues!
Company values
- Tell a great story. Develop original and untold stories that inspire, excite, and delight. Great storytelling has the power to not only entertain but to shape culture
- Embrace our world. Be globally-minded—value inclusivity and diversity, respect the richness of all cultures, and appreciate those who are different from yourself
- Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new
- Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community
- Own the Outcome. Think and act like an owner. You are entrusted to do what is best for Tastemade and for our community
Company HQ
Santa Monica, CA
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Leadership
Larry Fitzgibbon
(Co-founder)Before co-founding Tastemade, Larry was part of the founding team for Demand Media and worked as EVP of media and operations. Before this, they were the VP of Business Development for Citysearch, and VP of distribution at Intertainer, a video-on-demand company.
Joe Perez
(Co-founder & Board Member)Before co-founding Tastemade, Joe worked at Demand Media as EVP of Product and Community. They have also co-founded Livestrong.com, a diet and nutrition website, and been the SVP of Product Strategy and Network operations for Fox Interactive Media.
Steven Kydd
(Co-founder)Before co-founding Tastemade, Steven was a founding member and EVP of Demand Media. Prior to this, they were VP of Business Development and Strategy at Yahoo! Media Group and the Executive Director of Internet marketing for 20th Century Fox International.
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