Account Executive

Administration of various processes related to the sales teams activities

Coordinating briefing meetings and advertising bookings

Researching the media marketplace reading trade press and relevant business press to increase your understanding

Analysing market data to provide competitive insight to arm the sales team with a view on the market

Reporting, produce a monthly analysis with insight and commentary showing what our competitors are doing well and where there are opportunities for us

Identifying leads and sharing with the sales team insight into where our customers are advertising across competitor titles

Presenting pitches and Post Campaign Analysis to smaller clients with support from the Sales Support Lead.

About You

Enjoys learning new skills and working in a fast paced environment

Interested in advertising and the media industry and keen to learn more

Loves working in an environment that is values driven and customer focused

Strong administrative skills and attention to detail

Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines, often with short lead times

Adaptability and flexibility

Good numerical skills and comfortable working with data

Responsible, accountable, acts with integrity

Proactive, able to work on own initiative whilst being a strong team player

The starting salary for this role is £30,000 per annum.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

Please upload a copy of your latest CV.

The closing date for applications is 6pm, Thursday 5th November 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.