Advertizing Director

6 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Pittsburgh City Paper Full time
Job Title: Advertizing Director

The position of Advertizing Director at Pittsburgh City Paper requires a skilled professional with expertise in sales management and marketing. This is a challenging role that demands strong leadership skills, the ability to analyze market conditions, and creativity in utilizing inventory to achieve sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the sales team and oversee their performance, ensuring they meet departmental goals.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies for the print edition, website, and social media platforms in partnership with the Editor in Chief.
  • Oversee the creation of the brand tone of voice and develop tactics to increase brand awareness, generate demand, and enhance customer loyalty.

As a member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for setting annual budgets for individual sales representatives and managing inventory, including rate cards and promotions.

This role also involves managing account relationships, making joint calls, and conducting quarterly reviews of lists and monthly projection reviews. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and executing campaigns to promote the City Paper and designing the media kit to attract potential advertisers.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in media sales, preferably in the same or similar medium.
  • Proven experience in managing people and teams.

We offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience.