Rolling Stone: Creative Marketing Manager

Penske Media Corp.5 months ago
New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Rolling Stone is hiring a Creative Marketing Manager to support the Media Strategy & Operations team. In this role, you will develop creative and impactful marketing proposals that meet client objectives and drive multimedia revenue for the brand. You will ideate and develop custom, cross-category offerings, and play an active role in the sales process—from pitch through execution—to win, retain, and grow business. Compensation: $80k - $90k (actual salary based on skills, experience, and market factors). As PMC values in-person collaboration, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to drive the creative development and execution of strategic sales proposals across multiple brand categories (custom content, events, social, print, etc.).
  • Answer a high influx of RFPs by leading creative brainstorms, writing copy, and designing decks.
  • Establish strong working relationships with internal teams (sales, editorial, events, social, branded content, project management, and account management) to craft integrated proposals.
  • Manage P&L through the pre-sale process, ensuring creative concepts and client deliverables are executed within budget.
  • Develop impactful sales materials such as go-to-market partnership decks, one-sheets, and other collateral tailored to brand moments.
  • Collaborate with project management, content, and events during program execution to ensure creative output remains true to the initial proposal.
  • Support leadership in shaping and operationalizing Rolling Stone’s growth strategies across editorial, media, and commercial teams.
  • Contribute to the development of Rolling Stone’s media strategy, spanning content distribution, audience development, paid media, and channel optimization.
  • Help design and implement strategies to activate new revenue opportunities and support major tentpoles and franchises.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in a creative and/or integrated marketing role; media or agency experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in developing new business proposals and marketing materials for brands.
  • Expertise in Keynote.
  • Strong creative writing skills with the ability to craft branded content ideas, experiential activations, and strategic media offerings.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest talent and trends across music, entertainment, social, and pop culture.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-volume environment focused on selling ideas and concepts.

Benefits & Perks

  • PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee contributions for medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer match.
  • Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
  • A new Flexible Vacation Policy as part of PMC's dedication to employee well-being.

Required Skills

Keynote
Collaborative Teamwork
Integrated Marketing
Strategic Planning
Creative Brainstorming
Budget Management
Proposal Development
Creative Writing