Regional Advertising Coordinator Job at The Portland Mercury in Seattle

Description

Company : Noisy Creek

Position : Regional Advertising Coordinator

Location : Seattle, WA

Division : The Stranger and Portland Mercury

Reports to : Stranger and Mercury publishers

Salary : $70,000

Position Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Advertising Coordinator to support our sales, marketing and promotion teams. This role involves managing ad trafficking, campaign reporting, content coordination, and providing general operational support to ensure that advertising and promotional efforts run smoothly from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities Ad Trafficking & Inventory Management Schedule and upload ads to platforms (print, website, social media, newsletters).

Monitor and manage ad inventory (Google Ad Manager / Broadstreet, MediaOS).

Work with IT to troubleshoot issues with ad systems and inventories.

Track campaign progress and deliver timely reports to ad reps and management.

Promotions & Special Projects Run contests and promotions (IG contests, Free Ticket Thursday, etc.).

Coordinate with editorial, newsletter teams, and reps for promotions.

Work with external partners (reps) to set up / approve clients and offers. Maintain client follow-ups, cold calls, and payment collection as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support Provide vacation coverage for sales reps.

Act as liaison between sales, editorial, promotions (and other departments as needed).

Proofread newsletters, promotional materials, and verify in-house ad / editorial links.

Help strategize ways to improve efficiency and discover new revenue streams. Provide general support where needed, stepping into gaps.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to juggle multiple campaigns / tasks.

Detail-oriented, with good proofreading skills (making sure links, copy, creatives are correct).

Experience with sales-oriented CRM (Salesforce, MediaOS, Monday etc.).

Comfortable with both creative tasks (ad design / layout adjustments) AND quantitative work (campaign metrics, reporting).

Good communication skills — coordinating between sales, editorial, marketing, external reps.

Familiarity with digital ad platforms (Google Ad Manager), social media scheduling, newsletter tools (Mailchimp).

Ability to troubleshoot technical or process issues.

Pro-active, able to anticipate needs; willing to help across functions.

Ability to work in high pressure situations in a composed and professional manner.

Preferred Experience

Proven experience in a support or administrative role (particularly in media or advertising).

Experience with promo / contest execution.

Some knowledge of design or web-based tools (for creating basic ads / landing pages).

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Reporting & Workflow

You’ll report to the Publishers of the Stranger and the Mercury.

You’ll collaborate closely with sales reps, editorial team, promotions, marketing, and production / design.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a hybrid work schedule (both in-office and remote). Typical work hours are Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM with occasional nights and weekends. The salary for this position is $70,000 annually.

Benefits :

Health Insurance : Employer contributes toward medical, dental, and vision premiums

Retirement Plan : SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contributions

Paid Time Off : Seven paid holidays, two any-day paid holidays and vacation starting at two weeks in first year, increasing up to 4 weeks after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program : Access to wellness and financial support services

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Options to set aside pre-tax funds for medical and dependent care expenses

Why Noisy Creek? Aside from being an equal opportunity employer, we’re also a vibrant, creative team that believes the more diverse voices that are at the table, the better the conversation—and the work! We realize that not everyone receives the same professional or educational opportunities, so if you don’t meet all the above qualifications but still think you’d be a good fit, please consider applying. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other underrepresented communities. If you want to be part of a team where your skills and ideas are valued, we want to hear from you!

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