Who We Are
The Daily Upside is a fast-growing digital media company covering business, finance,
economics, and investing. Our team of career journalists covers the events and forces shaping
the global business climate with a passion for peeling back the layers of market-moving stories.
Our flagship newsletter has scaled from zero to 1 million + subscribers in less than three years
and boasts an industry-leading 45% unique open rate. Patent Drop, our tech newsletter,
reaches 25k+ technologists, engineers, and product strategists with differentiated coverage on
the future of tech. Power Corridor, our latest newsletter, covers the intersection of Wall Street
and DC, focusing on the key issues and important players.
Role Overview
Job Title: Brand Partnerships Associate
Location: NYC preferred (or surrounding area)
About the Role:
We are looking for a Brand Partnerships Associate who wants to play a major role in the
fast-growing media startup. As a Brand Partnerships Associate you’ll be responsible for
sourcing, pitching, and closing advertising deals, concentrating on blue chip financial firms with
both agency partners and brand direct contacts. You’ll work closely with our Revenue team to
craft creative and effective advertising campaigns that resonate with our readers and drive value
for our advertising partners.
Responsibilities:
● Serving as an “evangelist” for The Daily Upside externally; clearly articulating the company’s
unique value proposition to our advertising partners
● Create, maintain, and sustain relationships with media agencies, creative agencies, and
clients – with a sharp focus on financial brands
● Maintain and grow relationships with existing client direct advertisers
● Stay up to date with industry trends and competition to identify new opportunities for growth
● Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry, specifically Newsletters
● Represent The Daily Upside at industry events, entertaining clients and serving as a brand
ambassador
● Manage sales activity using HubSpot
● Meet and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
Requirements:
● A minimum of 2 years of experience in ad sales, media sales, media planning or buying or a
related field
● Financial services experience preferred
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Strong negotiation and closing skills
● A creative, strategic, and enterprising mindset
● A passion for the media space, especially Digital and Newsletter space, and excitement to
represent The Daily Upside and our mission to make business and finance news fun and
accessible!
Benefits:
● Competitive salary and commission structure. Salary for the role is commensurate with
experience and depends on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills,
competencies and experience.
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance
● 401k
● Unlimited PTO, paid holidays
● Work from anywhere with a good internet connection in NYC or surrounding area
● Opportunity to work with a fun and passionate team and be a stakeholder in building
something truly special in the media industry
● Regular team outings (virtual or in-person)
If you’re a go-getter who loves to close deals, build relationships, and have fun doing it, we’d
love to hear from you! Send us your resume and a brief message on why you’d be the perfect fit
for this role.
The Daily Upside
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