Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Marketing Operations Specialist

NORWALK, CTPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Hearst Connecticut Media Group

  • Job overview

    The Marketing Operations Specialist at Hearst Connecticut Media Group supports advertising campaign execution by coordinating creative needs and ensuring timely campaign launches, impacting client satisfaction and campaign success.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves supporting sales and customer success teams, communicating with clients and internal departments to develop and deliver advertising creatives, expediting design and approval processes, educating clients on creative best practices, and fulfilling additional ad creative and operational duties.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires 3+ years in digital media with advertising campaign management experience, client-facing skills including customer service or account management, and proficiency in basic Excel; preferred skills include strong communication, process orientation, understanding of digital and print advertising, relationship management, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

  • Work environment and culture

    The position is within a collaborative, fast-paced, and fluid environment emphasizing customer-focused service and teamwork across departments.

  • Company information

    Hearst Connecticut Media Group is a media company with a focus on digital and print advertising, operating in Norwalk, CT, providing advertising solutions to various clients.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, at Hearst Connecticut Media Group's office.

Company overview

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is a leading news organization that operates several newspapers and digital platforms in Connecticut. It generates revenue through advertising, subscriptions, and digital content services. Established as part of the larger Hearst Communications, it has a rich history of providing local news coverage, investigative journalism, and community engagement. The company is known for its commitment to high-quality journalism and has adapted to the digital age by expanding its online presence and multimedia offerings.

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  • Focus on showcasing your customer service and account management abilities, particularly your experience supporting sales teams and clients to deliver high-quality creatives on time, as well as your proficiency with basic Excel for managing campaign details.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Hearst Connecticut Media Group's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed for this position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the advertising or marketing operations teams at Hearst Connecticut Media Group; start conversations by referencing recent campaigns they’ve launched or asking about best practices in managing creative workflows within their fast-paced environment.

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