Account Manager – Apple News Ad Sales

Job Description

Location: London
Team: Advertising Platforms | Apple News
Type: Full-time

At Apple, we place customer experience at the heart of everything we do. Apple Ads brings this philosophy into the advertising space—helping users discover what they’re looking for, while enabling advertisers to grow their businesses meaningfully. Our ad technologies power campaigns across Apple Services, including the App Store, Apple News, and MLS Season Pass.

Designed for trust, relevance, and impact, our ad solutions respect user privacy, thoughtfully integrate into Apple’s ecosystem, and deliver measurable results to businesses of all sizes—from indie developers to global brands.

We’re currently looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Account Manager to join our Apple News Ad Sales team. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end execution of premium ad campaigns—partnering with Sales to shape media plans, and collaborating across internal teams to ensure flawless delivery. If you’re passionate about advertising done right, this is your opportunity to drive impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

As an Account Manager, you will:

• Collaborate with Sales to understand client objectives and develop strategic media plans that deliver results
• Build detailed media plans and contribute to RFP responses, including campaign packaging, pricing, and targeting strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Product, Marketing, Finance, Legal) to set up and launch campaigns seamlessly
• Serve as a key liaison with clients and media agencies to manage insertion orders, collect creative assets, and ensure all deliverables meet deadlines
• Monitor campaign delivery, pacing, and performance—proactively resolving issues to ensure goals are met
• Provide real-time reporting, post-campaign analysis, and actionable insights to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Deliver white-glove service to clients and agencies, acting as the day-to-day point of contact throughout the campaign lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital advertising or media account management, with a focus on brand-led campaigns
• Strong client-facing background, with experience managing relationships with media agencies and advertisers
• Proficiency in media planning and ad operations systems (e.g. Salesforce, OperativeOne, Freewheel, or similar platforms)
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with a customer-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• A proactive, solutions-driven attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with display and video advertising best practices
• Proven success in cross-functional collaboration and campaign execution
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and apply insights to optimize performance and identify upsell opportunities
• Passion for the Apple brand and a deep respect for editorial quality and user experience

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team driving the success of Apple News advertising. You’ll help shape campaigns that connect premium brands with engaged audiences—all within Apple’s trusted and privacy-focused ecosystem.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help advertisers thrive while enhancing user experience across Apple News.