ARTFORUM: Advertising Executive

ARTFORUM: Advertising Executive   

The publishing team at ARTFORUM and Art Media (ARTnews and Art in America) is seeking an Advertising Executive, with familiarity and appreciation for the brands, who is well connected within the art world in New York and has a comprehensive knowledge of the galleries and museums in New York. The ideal candidate is both personable and professional, has a proven track record in art media or gallery sales, and is adept at building relationships; can speak intelligently about the differences between all three publications, and has excellent negotiating, presentation and interpersonal skills.

ARTFORUM values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for driving revenue across Artforum’s and Art Media’s (ARTnews and Art in America) including print, digital platforms and sponsorships.
• Maintains relationships with existing gallery and institutional advertisers and ensures excellent service and maximum potential sales. 
• Identifies potential new advertisers, generates leads and builds relationships by frequently visiting galleries and museums, presents opportunities and closes sales.
• Coordinates across production, ad operations, and finance teams from booking reservations to invoicing and presenting traffic reports. 
• Prepares concise and accurate reports and proposals, creates Insertion orders, keeps the comp list for their sales regions updated.
• Assists in organizing any entertainment on behalf of the magazine. 
• Represent ARTFORUM and Art Media at industry events and client meetings, demonstrating thought leadership and championing mission, brand values, and editorial.
• Regularly visits galleries, attends openings, dinners, fairs, and other events on behalf of the publications. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ client-facing experience in a similar role in an entrepreneurial environment with a proven track record in meeting revenue goals. 
• In depth knowledge of the contemporary art world and competitive environment. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence key stakeholders at all levels.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $80k - $90k upon hire + quarterly commission.  Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About ARTFORUM:

Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Established in 1962, it has become an institution unto itself and has long served as the foremost tastemaker in the industry.

About ARTnews:

Founded in 1902, ARTnews is the oldest art magazine in the world and the world's leading authority in art journalism. Its global readership includes collectors, dealers, historians, artists, museum directors, curators, connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Between print and digital, the magazine now reaches hundreds of thousands of readers per month. Published four times a year in print, including its celebrated Top 200 Collectors issue annually, ARTnews reports on the art, personalities, issues, trends and events shaping the international art world. Its digital presence, revitalized over the past five years, follows developments in the art world daily, and two daily newsletters go out to thousands of subscribers. Noted for its editorial excellence, ARTnews has received over 40 journalistic prizes, including a National Magazine Award, and is the only art magazine to have received acknowledgement to this extent. www.artnews.com. ARTnews' parent company, Penske Media Corporation (PMC), is a leading digital media, publishing, and information Services Company founded in 2003.

About Art in America:

Since 1913, Art in America has published groundbreaking critical insights about contemporary art and culture. Each quarterly issue features exhibition reviews, a collectible artist print, interviews with leading artists, and in-depth essays by individuals at the forefront of their fields. Between its flagship print edition and growing digital presence Art in America today reaches both influential art world insiders as well as abroad audience invested in understanding pivotal cultural trends.