DanceMedia is looking for an adaptable, motivated, self-starter to serve as the Sales Assistant.  The Sales Assistant reports to the Publisher and works closely with the Digital Media Manager.  This pivotal position requires excellent attention to detail, tremendous written and verbal communication skills and ability to work on a team.  There is opportunity for growth, collaboration and career path.  Work will be performed at our midtown Manhattan office (near Penn Station) but will also require some offsite events with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Support advertising sales efforts, administratively, for 5 publications and several websites/newsletters.
Web-based order entry of all advertising insertion orders.  Includes tracking missing paperwork, crosschecking forecasts, crosschecking maps and crosschecking CRM.
Artwork management through our AdPortal system.  Includes interfacing with clients by phone & email and checking bluelines.  Tracking artwork and assisting sales team with materials is also crucial. 
Advertiser index management
Provide customer service
Managing ongoing, outbound sales materials
Prospect new accounts and maintain relationships with clients
Special events support  
Monthly print order management

Qualifications and experience:

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately
Tremendous written and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office ability
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, a plus
Strong proofreading skills and an eye for detail

DanceMedia publishes Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Pointe, Dance Teacher and Dance Retailer News.

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to:  Amy Cogan, SVP/Publisher acogan@dancemedia.com.