Account Manager, Contractor | Lonely Planet

Posted 8/4/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

*Contract position through the end of the year. Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours. We're looking for an organized, proactive, and client-focused Account Manager to join our Integrated Marketing team. Reporting to the Senior Account Manager, you'll be responsible for bringing sold partnership programs to life—serving as the primary day-to-day contact for clients while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns are delivered seamlessly. You'll manage integrated campaigns for tourism boards and travel-adjacent brands across categories including financial services, retail, insurance, transportation, and hospitality. Success in this role requires exceptional project management, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and international clients. For the Lonely Planet website  click here . Curious how Lonely Planet fits into Red Ventures? Click here. What You’ll Do: Own the execution of integrated marketing campaigns from kickoff through final reporting and wrap-up. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients during campaign execution, building trusted relationships and ensuring an outstanding client experience. Partner with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to develop a deep understanding of sold programs and campaign objectives before launch. Lead internal kickoff meetings and coordinate timelines, deliverables, approvals, and communication across cross-functional teams. Collaborate with Editorial, Creative, Video, Social, Ad Operations, Production, and other internal stakeholders to keep projects on track. Monitor campaign progress, proactively identify risks, and communicate solutions before issues arise. Manage client feedback and revision cycles while balancing business objectives with creative integrity. Coordinate campaign reporting, performance recaps, and final deliverables. Help refine internal workflows and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. What We’re Looking For: 3–5+ years of account management, client services, and/or integrated marketing experience. Experience managing branded content, media, or integrated marketing campaigns. Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence interacting with both clients and senior internal stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with clients and partners across multiple time zones. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and keep complex projects moving forward. Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused. Passion for travel, storytelling, media, or destination marketing is a plus. Compensation: Total Cash Compensation Range: $38.00 – $42.00/ hour *Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications. Who We Are: Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses,   a joint venture in the health services industry,   and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at  redventures.com  and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram. At Red Ventures, we believe diverse, inclusive teams are better. To help you better understand our core values and beliefs, we encourage you to watch this brief YouTube video: Our Belief Statements . 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