Ad Traffic Specialist - Client Success

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USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

The Creative Consultant serves as the liaison between the Account Managers, Sales Reps and DesignIQ creative teams in developing high-quality results-driven creative solutions for all USA Today Co. advertising platforms. Duties will include:

• Own the process of receiving, modifying and uploading creative assets including communication between the sales team and designers.
• Monitor ATOL and Salesforce status queues for materials. Review design quality and provide feedback during and after the work has been completed to satisfaction. Reviews and proofs to ensure quality and accuracy are sufficient on every proof
• Monitor digital orders for materials compliance. Providing notification daily of at-risk ads due to missing instructions, creative and approvals. Ensure all jobs are completed and routed to correct platform for publication.

This role is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop skills in multiple areas within the advertising industry. Some graphic design experience is beneficial but not required. The capacity and organizational skills to coordinate and execute a high volume of tasks is also a must. The role also requires the ability to multitask and work within strict deadlines.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Generate clear layouts, providing style examples and assembles needed materials and uploads materials to ATOL in a timely manner following proper workflow procedures.
• Work directly with Sales, DesignIQ creative team, and Post-Sales departments to ensure all products across all platforms are fulfilled within the timeline required with quality and accurate creative.
• Communicate with Sales/Account Managers on all ad production matters, including but not limited to deadlines, material needs, ad copy, proofs and corrections.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word. Adobe suite or graphic design experience is a plus.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $40,000.00 to $50,000.00. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.