USA TODAY, the Gannett Company’s flagship operation and one the nations’ top-selling media operation is searching for a Sr. Vice President of Advertising. The SVP will serve as the Chief Advertising Executive and direct all print and digital advertising sales functions for USA TODAY.

The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years’ experience in senior advertising/marketing leadership roles with a proven record of accomplishment for results. As Sr. VP, you will lead USA TODAY’s strategy to uncover and develop market opportunities for revenue, through acquisition, retention and creative selling concepts. Experience in developing and executing strategies across multiple platforms including the core newspaper, niche publications, digital and new media are vital.

Qualifications:

• Executive Level Sales Management experience, leading large high-performing sales organizations.
• Recognized industry presence and significant senior level contacts in the media industry.
• Strategic thinker, proven track record of driving significant revenue results in rapidly growing environment.
• Candidate must have superior sales and marketing skills. In addition, candidate will have strong leadership abilities and excellent strategic planning, analytical, financial, sales management, and communication skills.
• Bachelors’ degree preferred.

USA TODAY was founded in 1982. Through newspaper and popular Web site, we engage national conversation and connect readers online through social media applications. USA TODAY and USATODAY.com reach a combined 5.8 million readers daily. USATODAY.com has over 9.9 million unique visitors a month. The USA TODAY news and information brand also includes: USA TODAY Education, USA TODAY LIVE, USA TODAY Mobile, Open Air magazine and USA TODAY Sports Weekly.  

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please rush resume and salary history to Careers at Gannett at www.gannett.com/career.