Work at The State News: Advertising Manager

The Board of Directors appoints an Advertising Manager who shall be responsible for generating and adhering to the advertising policies through the management and supervision of the sales activities of the advertising department. The advertising manager shall consult with the advertising advisor and is responsible to the general manager and Board. The advertising manager serves at the pleasure of the general manager and the Board.

The Advertising Manager serves a 12 month term starting May 1st.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• In consultation with advertising adviser, recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, motivates, and if necessary, disciplines the sales staff.
• Adheres to the guidelines of the advertising policy and procedures in determining advertising acceptance.
• Assigns sales territories and/or accounts to sales representatives and establishes performance goals on a department and individual basis.
• Works with advertising adviser in analyzing sales statistics to create incentive plans and assists staff in promoting sales.
• Ensures that all deadlines are met.
• Resolves customer complaints. If an adjustment to the cost of an ad is needed, submits suggested discount to advertising adviser for approval.
• Conducts staff meetings on a regular schedule.
• Assists advertising adviser in proposing a department budget and works within established boundaries of department budget. Submits expenditures of the department to the advertising adviser for approval.
• Provides a written report to the Board of Directors before each meeting and makes other reports as the board may require.
• Maintains a 2.0 GPA during the term of appointment and submits transcripts or grade report to the general manager for verification beginning with the semester of the appointment.