Associate Account Manager, News

Apple is hiring an Associate Account Manager to support advertising campaigns and sponsorships across Apple’s Ad Sales business. The role partners with Account Managers, Client Partners, and internal teams on campaign planning, execution, delivery, and reporting while developing foundational account management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers and Client Partners in developing media plans and preparing RFP responses across display, video, and sponsorship packages
• Assist with campaign setup, asset collection, operations/ trafficking coordination, and campaign delivery by coordinating with internal Operations, Product, and Finance teams
• Help manage insertion orders, creative approvals, and asset delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at every step
• Monitor campaign pacing and flag delivery issues early, partnering with the team to resolve them
• Compile in-flight and post-campaign reporting, collaborating with Account Manager to translate performance data into clear insights for clients
• Serve as a reliable day-to-day point of support for internal partners and, over time, for agencies and clients
• Uphold Apple’s high standards of service, creativity, and execution in every interaction

Preferred

• Proactive self-starter with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Exposure to media planning, sales, or ad operations systems (e.g., OperativeOne, Freewheel, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to work across internal teams to help move projects forward
• Curiosity about data and a willingness to use it to inform decisions and spot opportunities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• Media Sales
• Ad Operations
• OperativeOne
• FreeWheel
• Project Coordination
• Data-Informed Decision-Making
• Proactive Self-Starter
• Positive Mindset
• Solution-Oriented
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Curiosity
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
• Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards.
• Apple employees can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
• This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Company

• Consumer electronics, software, and entertainment products and services.
• Cupertino, California, USA
• https://www.apple.com/
• Founded in 1976
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of directly applicable experience in digital media, advertising, or a client-facing sales, operations, or service function
• Foundational knowledge of digital advertising, with an eagerness to develop media planning and account management skills
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel or similar tools, and comfort working with numbers
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on client service and internal collaboration
• Proactive self-starter with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Exposure to media planning, sales, or ad operations systems (e.g., OperativeOne, Freewheel, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to work across internal teams to help move projects forward
• Curiosity about data and a willingness to use it to inform decisions and spot opportunities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• 1–3 years of directly applicable experience in digital media, advertising, or a client-facing sales, operations, or service function.

Required skills

• , Media Planning, OperativeOne, FreeWheel

Experience

• 1-3 years