Careers at AC
Associated Content offers a progressive, challenging and dynamic work environment. Along with the thousands of Content Producers who contribute to our vast multimedia library, AC employees are our greatest asset. AC employees receive competitive compensation and benefit plans.
Associated Content is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with offices in Denver, CO and New York City.
Take a moment to look over our current staff openings, keeping in mind that we update this page on a frequent basis.
Think you might be a good fit for one of these positions? Send your C.V. and letter of interest to resumes@associatedcontent.com. For more information on Associated Content, please click here.
Associated Content is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with offices in Denver, CO and New York City.
Take a moment to look over our current staff openings, keeping in mind that we update this page on a frequent basis.
Think you might be a good fit for one of these positions? Send your C.V. and letter of interest to resumes@associatedcontent.com. For more information on Associated Content, please click here.
Business Development
Sales Coordinator - New York, NY
Description:Associated Content is looking for an organized, detailed, and creative Sales Coordinator to assist the sales and business development team. This position will be based in our New York office.
Responsibilities:
Support advertising and business development teams and prepare materials for sales presentations
Respond to incoming RFP's from agencies.
Maintain and revise the client insertion orders
Qualify incoming advertising and content leads
Research advertising prospects
Create and update sales presentations and proposals
Coordinate with internal departments the successful and timely delivery of necessary sales platforms and materials
Support Business Development efforts and help drive content sales
Maintain current knowledge of latest industry news and research
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors Degree from a 4 year college
Years Work Experience: At least 1 Year
Technical Skills:
Effective project management skills
Microsoft Office applications and database applications
Salesforce
Knowledge of Internet
Non-Technical Skills:
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle multiple projects at same time
Prompt, Courteous, Professional
Excellent phone skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Desired Qualifications:
Technical Skills: Online or Traditional Media Buying/Planning/Sales experience, working knowledge of comScore
Non-Technical Skills: Strategic and Creative thinking skills, Presentation Skills, ad agency experience a plus
Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
Analytics Manager - Denver, CO or New York, NY
Description:Associated Content is looking for an energetic, team-oriented analytics manager to satisfy its day-to-day business intelligence requirements. An ideal candidate must demonstrate an ability to solve complex and unique technical problems, and collaborate with team members, remote vendors, as well as internal and external clients. The position will be based in either Denver, CO or New York, NY.
Responsibilities:
The position is a hands-on role whose main responsibilities include:
Owning day-to-day delivery of a first-class analytical product to discrete internal constituents including sales, marketing / community, finance and executive team
Areas of focus include traffic & traffic generation, content & content production, and competitive analysis
Interviewing internal business users to determine requirements for data, reports, analyses, metadata training, service levels, data quality, and performance
Gather, translate and refine business requirements into functional specifications for reporting needs
Managing or executing CRM analytic work such as segmentation, modeling, testing / experimental design
Managing or executing marketing ROI analyses
Identifying and working with analytic vendors
Identifying and working with development partners
Communicating progress of requests / initiatives / projects
Working with architects to translate requirements into technical specifications
Job Qualifications
Strong background in development and use of analytical techniques, including: segmentation, modeling, customer profiling, data mining, response profiling and modeling, and ROI analysis
BA/BS required, Masters preferred in a quantitative major such as operations research, statistics, economics, mathematics
5+ years experience required, focusing on reporting, analytics, and development of customer knowledge in a fast-paced client environment
Object-oriented development experience
Experience with SQL and proficiency in SQL programming
Strong knowledge of relational databases and stored procedures
Experience with C++, Visual Basic, Java, Flash, other software development languages and developing software applications
Strong trouble-shooting skills
Application development life-cycle knowledge is required
Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
Ability to work in a dynamic, highly-collaborative environment
Experience in operating within iterative application development methodologies
Experience with Project Management methodology
Experience using data warehouse or analytical tools for business purposes
Ability to work and effectively communicate with technical people
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility, diplomacy and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualities
Well-versed in online advertising and online media
Highly organized
Self-starter
Responsive and professional
Outstanding follow-up / follow-through and time management skillsPlease submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
Business Development Manager - Custom Content & Distribution Partnerships - New York, NY
Description:Associated Content is seeking a Business Development Manager to help grow its growing Custom Content and Syndication businesses. The Business Development Manager will close and own a set of content and distribution partnerships with a number of Brands, Publishers, and eCommerce companies to maximize the value of those partnerships for both Associated Content and its partners. The position reports to the VP of Business Development.
Responsibilities:
Identify partners who have needs for syndicated content, or custom content created exclusively for their properties.
Initiate, contact, and establish relationships with expanding list of key partners - create proposals and close deals; achieve annual revenue targets.
Guide partners through the initial content creation process to ensure proper work flows are set up and functioning, and maximize the degree to which the partnerships can be managed via online tools.
Provide key requirements to our technical teams to continually increase the value to partners of the reporting and analytical capabilities on Associated Content.com.Requirements:
5+ years of online media relationship management experience, or similar business development experience with significant technology focus.
Experience building a referral network via current client base and centers of influence.
Demonstrated excellence in business relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated results in development and execution of strategy to build sales and successful business relationships.
Detailed knowledge of major technology areas.
Thorough understanding of market research, data collection and analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests concurrently.
Ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues.
Ability to travel extensivelyEducation:
Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus
Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
(2) Account Executives, East/West Regions - NY, SF or LA
Description:Associated Content seeks an Account Executive to expand our growing Advertising Sales business. The Account Executive position will report to the VP of Advertising Sales & Business Development.
Responsibilities:
Develop target list and initiate contact with potential customers
Research partner needs and propose custom advertising solutions designed to address partner objectives
Expand AC’s presence in priority advertiser and agency marketing organizations; establish and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers throughout assigned territory
Utilize all available tools to fully and properly represent AC in the advertising community, including extensive face-to-face meetings, phone calls, email, and conference attendance
Demonstrate outstanding organization and preparation
Successfully negotiate advertising sales commitments, both for new and renewal accounts, that are consistent with AC business objectives
Consistently meet or exceed sales goals
Requirements:
Bachelors degree
5 years media experience, including 2 years online sales experience
Demonstrated excellence in business relationship-building skills
Track record of outstanding sales performance
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests concurrently
Ability to problem solve and bring timely resolution to issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Travel
Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
Community Development
Content Manager - Denver, CO
Associated Content is looking for smart, energetic people to join its content team. Content Managers analyze, optimize, organize and publish text, video, audio and images for AssociatedContent.com and our partner sitesWhere an editing desk meets a trading desk, Content Managers work with our community of contributors while constantly assessing the value of online content. Working within an entirely new model of media acquisition and publication, this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the growing online-media, search and advertising industries.
Our ideal candidate is a Web-addicted, tech-savvy team player with strong writing, editing and communication skills. While this is an entry-level position, our ideal candidate will exhibit leadership, drive and creative thinking. Flexibility is a must for working in a start-up environment; editing, blogging, previous online community a plus.
Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
Technical Division
(2) Sr. & (2) Midlevel Software Engineers - Denver, CO
Description:Associated Content is looking for Sr. and Midlevel Software Engineers to build new consumer applications on top of AC Content Management System. These positions offer a unique opportunity to learn the business model of numerous publishing systems and translate them into highly usable applications within the context of a single-instance and component based architecture.
Applicants should have a strong working knowledge and a solid understanding of object oriented application design, and the confidence to apply this knowledge to web application development.
The success of this position will be measured by the timeliness, usability, and quality of the applications. These positions are part of a dynamic high-energy Application Development team.
Responsibilities:
Your role will be to develop and maintain applications that allow consumers to search and transact with a wide range of services. You will be responsible for:
Developing Web applications using PHP, JavaScript, XML, CSS, DHTML and HTML.
Design and development of MSSQL, MYSQL or Oracle databases.
Taking ownership of the quality and usability of the application.
Partnering with product management, QA, and Services Delivery to understand business requirements and translate them into high quality designs
Job Qualifications:
Applied experience with PHP, JavaScript, XML, CSS, DHTML and HTML.
Object Oriented development skills and building online applications.
Experience database design and development with MSSQL, MYSQL or Oracle.
Experience with other languages and technologies: C, Shell Script, PERL, AJAX, OO frameworks.
Experience with Linux platform.
BS/BA in Computer Science or related working experience.
Have a passion for usability, Strong project management skills, Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Working knowledge / experience with the Prototype and Scriptaculous Javascript librariesThe Company's technical operations are located in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood with a marketing and business development office in Manhattan, New York. No telecommuters. Please send resume and references to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Relocation stipend available, if necessary. AC is not working with a placement firm for these positions.
Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@associatedcontent.com. Competitive salary.
