Advertising Campaign Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Do you have excellent communications skills and possess a natural talent for sales campaign coordination and logistics?  If so, we'd love to have you take charge of our ad campaigns! Our Lamar office in Latham, New York is now hiring a Campaign Coordinator to help us bring effective outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Albany, NY and the surrounding areas. The purpose of the Campaign Coordinator is to:

Coordinate the execution of advertising campaigns sold by the sales team.
Take responsibility of managing tasks, deadlines, and performing a range of campaign related administrative functions that occur after the contract has been signed
Manage other tasks assigned by Account Executives, Sales Manager, and/or General Managers. 

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What you can expect from us:

A Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm hybrid work schedule 
An hourly rate of $25/ hour plus bonus opportunities dependent on relevant experience, qualifications and performance
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive 6 week training program 
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital and Critical Illness and Accident coverage 
Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
Employee Stock purchase plan
401k plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions 

What we're looking for in YOU:

Work requires an excellent command of the English language.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail applications
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
Ability to timely and accurately enter and compile data
Energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to meet deadlines
High level of organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail.
Creativity, initiative combined with commercial awareness.
Knowledge of common public relations practices
Strong written (Email) and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented work
Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment
Ability to work independently and act on own initiative
Problem solving

Education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred
2 years of related experience, preferably in sales, marketing, or administrative roles
Experience in data management and Gmail preferred
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.  

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com. 

A Day in the Life:

Coordinating and monitoring the ongoing activities and internal communications related to advertising campaigns to ensure on-time and contractual campaign execution while delivering excellent customer service.
Informing Account Executives and customers about the current status of advertising campaigns.
Coordinating, managing, reviewing campaign progress, and delivering the customer installation and proof of performance information.
Coordinating and/or obtaining approval from the client on artwork
Coordinating and communicating panel locations in "to be determined" situations.
Resolving problems during a campaign by investigating, identifying solutions, and notifying AE's, managers and customers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The primary work environment is an office.
The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 25% of the time, reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.
The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less than 10%.

Who we are:

 

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

 

We provide ad space through:

 

Billboards
Interstate logos
Handpainted murals
Transportation and airports
The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

 

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

 

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts. 

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