Market Manager

Join to apply for the Market Manager role at Starnes Media. We’re looking for a Market Manager—a business-minded, community-connected individual to help us operate and grow one (or more) of our suburban Birmingham markets. You’ll be the face of the brand, the builder of local relationships, and the leader responsible for revenue and identifying the information that makes great local journalism possible.

You’ll also be at the cutting edge of AI-enabled sales, hyperlocal content marketing, and B2B relationship-building, helping us refine tools and systems that enhance our ability to serve local businesses and tell the stories of the communities we serve.

This is not just a job — it’s a launchpad. We’re refining a model that enables the right person to assume new markets or leadership roles within the company. You’ll start by learning and executing within our proven system. Then you’ll help shape and expand it.

• The drive to hit goals and push just a little further every time
• Confidence in your ability to lead conversations and build buy-in
• A love for local — from local business, local people to local issues
• Experience in sales, business development, or managing a local business or franchise
• The ability to adapt and execute in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A natural talent for relationship-building and follow-through
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to grow into more responsibility
• Familiarity with — or roots in — the suburban Birmingham area

• A strong foundation: respected community presence, loyal audiences, and proven systems
• The opportunity to lead and grow one of our local markets
• Mentorship, structure, and the freedom to help shape the future
• A base salary + significant upside through commissions and growth bonuses
• Paid time off, auto and phone allowance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/Disability insurance, and 401(k)
• A path to expanded leadership and new market opportunities

• Sell advertising and marketing solutions to local businesses
• Build relationships with community stakeholders, civic leaders, and organizations
• Manage the business operations of a designated local market
• Represent the brand at community events and build strong local visibility
• Support editorial efforts by keeping the team informed about local priorities
• Maintain and organize key market knowledge inside our database
• Collaborate with editorial and sales teams to ensure quality and consistency
• Take ownership of market performance and help refine the expansion playbook

• High drive and self-motivation
• Independent problem-solving ability
• Outgoing, persuasive, and composed under pressure
• Fast learner with strong adaptability
• Results-oriented and committed to excellence

• Base salary + commission + performance-based bonuses
• Clear path to six-figure total compensation for high achievers with uncapped earning potential
• Top performers may be awarded new market launches or expanded responsibilities

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Media Production