CUMULUS MEDIA is hiring : Paid Media Coordinator in Chicago

Overview Cumulus Media (OTCQB : CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 399 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,400 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview Cumulus Media | (Chicago) has an immediate, fully remote opening for a full time Paid Media Coordinator to join our Performance Marketing team. The ideal candidate will work with internal and external teams to facilitate multi-channel digital marketing programs, ensuring each campaign’s smooth progression through its lifecycle of operational workflows, from launch to completion. As a Paid Media Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of preparing, launching, and maintaining the various aspects of a campaign – including its unique tasks, timeline, health, accuracy, changes, and performance – which may incorporate a variety of digital channels, including :

Audio Streaming

Podcast Advertising

Display Advertising

Programmatic Strategies

Social Media Marketing

Online Presence Solutions

OTT and Video Advertising

Paid Search Engine Marketing

Email Marketing

As a Paid Media Coordinator, you will play a “quarterback” role in advancing and maintaining each digital campaign’s best interests. You will have the opportunity to apply your passions for digital marketing and project management to support and ensure that internal groups (including sales representatives, account managers, ad operations, and other facilitation teams) are on time, on task, and on target to meet the marketing goals of new and existing clients through careful monitoring, open communication, and operational processes.

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities & Qualifications Develop a deep understanding of our industry-leading digital products and services.

Maintain a strong grasp on digital marketing strategies - enough to advise and suggest approaches.

Interface with internal teams to help build strategic pre-sale digital marketing plans for clients.

Research available inventory, potential audiences, and applicable product suggestions for customized plans for active sales opportunities.

Build presentation slides showing media plan options within a client-ready proposal.

Work with internal and external facilitation partners to price, plan, order, onboard, and execute campaign elements that have sold.

Communicate pre-launch requirements, asset specifications, and schedule deadlines to ensure that internal teams and external clients fulfill necessary requests for a successful campaign launch.

Facilitate the requests for ongoing campaign updates, like optimizations or creative changes.

Traffic campaign details and assets into internal systems, platforms, portals, and business tools.

Monitor active campaign segments for status, pacing, performance, budget, and progress toward overall goals.

Advocate for finding solutions with all applicable stakeholders to solve for active issues, process blockers, missing / incorrect elements, or performance concerns.

Provide custom reporting for all in-progress and completed digital campaigns, as needed.

Support strategic projects as needed (like onboarding a new platform, researching new partners, or setting up new process-oriented workflows).

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, sharing insights and knowledge with the team.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred.

1-2+ years of digital marketing, account management, ad trafficking, or related experience.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Meticulously organized in following processes, setting reminders / tasks, and maintaining timelines.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and solve issues.

Demonstrated ability to self-motivated and task-oriented for complex and fast-paced projects.

Time management and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven track record of delivering successful digital campaigns that drive results.

Familiarity with digital marketing channels, campaign metrics, and typical client goals.

Must be a team player, with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.

Knowledge of digital marketing channels, including SEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing.

Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms, such as Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and Facebook Ads Manager.

Pay Range USD $52,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 / Yr.

What We Offer Competitive Pay

Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https : / / jobs.cumulusmedia.com / jobs

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at : https : / / www.cumulusmedia.com /

EEO Statement CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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