Advertising Sales Representative

• Prospect and close sponsorship deals for the Reasons to be Cheerful newsletter.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of mission-aligned advertisers.
• Serve as primary contact for advertiser accounts and coordinate with editorial team.

This role helps sustain an independent, solutions-focused journalism outlet that covers urbanism, public health, environment, and democracy, fostering informed communities and positive change.

• Demonstrated experience in advertising or sponsorship sales, ideally in digital media or newsletters.
• Proven ability to independently prospect, pitch, and close deals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and organized with minimal oversight.

Part-time independent contractor role with base rate of $1,000/month plus tiered commission (15% on closed revenue). Flexible schedule, remote work.

Reasons to be Cheerful is an independent nonprofit media outlet founded by David Byrne, dedicated to evidence-based, solutions-focused journalism. It is the flagship project of the nonprofit Arbutus.