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Head of Advertising
Newsquest Media Group, Glasgow
- Full time
- Permanent
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Newsquest Media Group, Glasgow
- Hybrid working
- Full time
- Permanent
Full Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Advertising to lead the commercial strategy for a portfolio of trusted Scottish magazines.
You’ll oversee a team of four dedicated sales reps focused on our flagship title, The Scottish Farmer, and take a hands-on role managing advertising sales for Forestry Journal (monthly) and essentialARB (bi-monthly). The role covers print, online, and event sponsorships, focusing on delivering growth and innovation across channels.
Key Responsibilities
- To lead and support the sales team in achieving advertising revenue targets
- Manage and grow key client relationships
- Sell directly into specialist forestry titles
- Drive cross-platform ad campaigns (print, digital, sponsorships)
- Collaborate with editorial and marketing for campaign success
- Report on performance and spot new commercial opportunities
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven track record in media or magazine advertising sales
- Strong team leadership and mentoring ability
- Confidence in managing key accounts and winning new business
- Experience with both print and digital advertising
- Strategic thinker who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the advertising direction of respected titles with passionate readerships. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team based in Glasgow, with the flexibility to travel to events and client meetings.
Ready to take the lead?
Apply now to help grow the voice of rural Scotland and forestry across respected media platforms.
About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.
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