| Employer | Woodward Communications |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubuque, IA |
| Type | Full time |
| Apply by | May 13, 2025 |
| More details | https://wisc.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9457172 |
| Posted on | March 17, 2025 |
Description
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• People: None other than self
• Data: Account list; rate cards, color and other mechanical/production information and competitive media information; co-op information; training materials, computer records; departmental forms; research and database.
• Things: Assigned workstation and related office equipment, building key, assigned software, cell phone, production and office supplies.
Overall Responsibilities:
• Prospect for new business in assigned territory and/or account list.
• Prospect for, sell and provide advertising and marketing services to businesses in person and by telephone.
• Prepare advertising for input through the advertising/production system.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Generate revenue for retail (ROP), preprints, specialty publications, internet and digital solutions to meet departmental goals.
• Prospect for new business in assigned territory and/or account list.
• Inform customers of market research data, survey information, and market coverage, while discussing benefits of newspaper advertising, effective use of color and other TH media products.
• Prepare presentations for current and potential advertising customers; utilizing daily paper, inserts, specialty publications, special features and promotions, also including speculative ads from the art department.
• Assist customers in copywriting, graphics, layouts, co-op plans and budgeting.
• Ensure that all advertising is published in accordance with the company’s established rates, contracts, policies and standards of acceptance.
• Prepare, read and correct within deadlines all insertion tickets, pre-press orders, photo requests, and proofs.
• Accurate input of advertising information for accounts and record specific data in Vision Data/(CRM System) and Xpance.
• Follow Woodward Communications credit policies and manage aging reports.
• Maintain current and complete advertiser information on all assigned accounts.
• Maintain a customer comes “first” environment with pro-active commitment to internal and external customer service.
• Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient operation of the department, newspaper and other related products.
• Submit weekly Flash/1:1 reports in a timely manner.
• Active participation in all aspects of the Great Game of Business.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Behavior: Ability to perform within time constraints. Self-motivated and resourceful. Able to assume responsibility with little supervision. Present a positive image of TH Media to the public. Appropriate dress and discretion. Preserves confidentiality of customers, advertisers and the company. Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Skills: Logical and creative. Listen and interpret verbal and non-verbal language. Analyze information, handling sales objections, and communicate effectively and persuasively both in writing and orally. Demonstrate English and spelling skills effectively. The ability to multi-task, adept at layout and copywriting, time management and handling details.
• Knowledge: College degree or equivalent successful career track with minimum of one year in advertising, marketing or business.
Application deadline—May 13, 2025.