Advertising Sales

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

Sales Free 1600+ 5 Star Reviews

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.

Why complete our 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

Verbal Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

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.

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.

Reviews

Over 1600

5 Star Reviews

"I thought it would be like other courses, full of lectures but I am surprised that I have to do everything all by me. This course really boast my skills and confidence, and I have enjoyed every second of it."-- Student from Lappeenranta University of Technology

"The part I have enjoyed the most was the simulation of a meeting with the team, to which I had to pretend I was talking."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"I really loved that i dived into practical tasks infused with insightful theory, all wrapped in a beautifully designed package.I also liked that there were presented samples for tasks. I believe this will be useful in the workplace! Great course!"-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The program itself is short but effective as it covers up most of the points and increases maximum skills."-- Student from Savitribai Phule Pune University

"I appreciated how the program mimicked real-world scenarios, providing a hands-on approach to solving complex business challenges. The tasks were relevant, immersive, and encouraged me to think critically, which not only honed my skills but also gave me confidence in handling actual workplace situations.""-- Student from Virtual University of Pakistan

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