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    Introduction from The New York Times

    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • You are working as a client services representative at The New York Times (NYT). 
    • You play an important role in driving revenue for NYT by selling ad space to potential NYT clients for our print products, but most importantly, for the digital NYT news media platform. 
    Your goal
    • You will get experience contacting potential clients (cold calling/cold emailing) to discuss ad opportunities. This will require researching a potential client's business and then using some of that information to craft an email to inspire them to explore advertising with NYT.
    • You will also get some experience with the initial planning stages of the proposal process, where you will prepare an agenda for an internal NYT meeting, which would kickstart the preparation and submission of an actual client proposal.
    Advertising Sales

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at The New York Times. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here. At The New York Times, we are providing unmatched creative expertise, purpose-driven marketing, and a platform to connect with audiences everywhere great stories are told. During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an advertising sales professional and complete tasks that replicate the work they do every day. You’ll learn key skills in client research, communication, and project management. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Written Communication
    Attention to Detail
    Research
    Presentation Skills
    Verbal Communication
    Stakeholder Management
    Project Management
    Reading Comprehension

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at The New York Times. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
    Advertising Sales
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to The New York Times. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to The New York Times. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Advertising Sales

    Work with The New York Times' Client Services team to create a stellar advertising sales proposal for a potential client

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    "I loved the interactive aspect of the job simulation, as it ensured that you were engaged and focusing on the subject at hand instead of just flicking through the modules"-- Student from Edith Cowan University
    "I really like how I was able to do real world activities throughout the internship and have an actual client through CityTravellCo."-- Student from Indiana University at Bloomington
    "The program was very engaging time bound and creative to comprehend I really enjoyed and would love to take more courses."-- Student from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
    "I liked the videos as well as the written portion. The tasks were real world oriented which was helpful."-- Student from Oregon State University
    "I really like how practical and realistic the tasks were. It helped me understand how client communication and project planning work in a professional setting."-- Student from University of Greenwich