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Advertising Sales

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Employer Projects
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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

Experience Information

Sponsor
The New York Times
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T Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
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Meet the Team

Dr. Josh Domitrovich
Executive Director of The Career Center
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Rhonda Gifford
Executive Director, Experiential Learning Center & Employer Engagement
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Christina Moreschi
Director of Career Engagement
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Meaghan Clister
Director of Internships & Experiential Learning
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Diana Brush
Associate Director
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Paul Bliss
Assistant Director, Career Coach
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Krissie Doppelheuer
Assistant Director
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Lauren Krepps
Assistant Director, Career Coach
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Bridgett Nobili
Assistant Director
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Lisa Deemer
Management Technician
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Beth Leight
Internship Program Coordinator
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