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Advertising Account Executive jobs are open across advertising agencies, media companies, PR firms, and in-house brand teams, at every level from coordinator to senior and director, with specializations in digital, media buying, and client strategy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
INTRODUCTION
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Who's Hiring
- Axios2
- Comcast1
- Fox News Network1
- Jdr Lawn And Landscape1
- Outside Capital Holdings1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software2
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advertising account executive jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and advertising campaigns end to end
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and project management tools such as Salesforce or Asana
- Ability to present campaign strategies and performance reports to client stakeholders
- Familiarity with paid media platforms including Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional team experience
Tips for Your Advertising Account Executive Job Search
Quantify your book of business
Account executive resumes live or die on client retention and revenue numbers. Pull your actual figures from past roles, whether that's total billings managed, contract renewals closed, or percentage growth in a client portfolio, and lead each bullet with those results.
Tailor your resume to agency type
A full-service agency and an in-house brand team want different things. Highlight media mix and integrated campaign experience for agencies, and shift emphasis to brand consistency, internal stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination for in-house roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists advertising account executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by vertical specialization
Many account executive postings are written for candidates with experience in a specific vertical, whether that's CPG, tech, healthcare, or finance. Filter your search by industry and match your cover letter language to the client categories the employer actually works with.
Prepare a client conflict response
Interviewers at agencies routinely ask how you've handled a client who rejected creative or demanded budget changes mid-campaign. Prepare two specific examples where you managed pushback, preserved the relationship, and kept the project on brief.
Negotiate on scope before you negotiate on salary
Advertising account roles vary widely in what they own. Before accepting any offer, clarify which accounts you'll lead, whether you'll manage junior staff, and what the pitch pipeline looks like. Those factors affect your long-term trajectory more than base pay.
Advertising Account Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most advertising account executives?
The companies hiring the most advertising account executives right now include Axios, Comcast, and Fox News Network, with the largest share of openings in New York, Nevada, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially strong at full-service agencies and media holding companies with large CPG and tech client rosters.
How many advertising account executive jobs are remote?
About 44% of advertising account executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the highest concentration in digital and programmatic-focused roles. Traditional media buying and agency client services positions are more likely to require in-office presence for client meetings and production reviews.
How do you become an advertising account executive?
Most advertising account executives start in account coordinator or assistant roles at an agency, building client communication and campaign management skills over several years. Getting experience across multiple verticals, learning how media plans are built, and developing a reputation for retaining clients are the practical steps that lead to promotion into an account executive title.
Can you get hired as an advertising account executive with little experience?
Entry-level advertising account executive roles do exist, especially at mid-size agencies that hire candidates with internship experience, a portfolio of campaign work from school, or demonstrated client-facing skills from adjacent roles like sales or marketing coordination. Emphasizing your ability to manage multiple deadlines, communicate clearly under pressure, and learn media tools quickly helps offset a shorter resume.
What does the advertising account executive interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your client history and campaign examples. Later rounds often include a case study or pitch exercise where you present a mock campaign brief to a panel. Final interviews usually involve meeting agency leadership or senior client partners before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to advertising account executive jobs?
You can find and apply to advertising account executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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