Media Coordinator (Advertising Agency)
Blink Advertising is a full-service ad agency with offices in Pittsburgh and Central PA.
About the role
This is an entry-level position designed to support the media team through administrative coordination, billing reconciliation, creative/traffic assistance, and day-to-day platform management. The role focuses on learning the fundamentals of the media department by drafting ad copy, assisting AdOperations, and performing routine quality-control audits on live campaigns. As the primary "traffic" hub, the Coordinator ensures all media assets are organized and contributes to essential tasks like billing reconciliation and newsletter/organic content deployment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the monthly billing reconciliation process from digital media campaigns; ensuring platform spends match budgets.
- Execute QA audits for live campaigns (checking URLs; tracking; and typos).
- Traffic creative assets from the creative/accounts department to the media team.
- Assist in creating documents/decks/etc for internal/external communications.
- Update data widgets and charts in client reporting dashboards.
- Assist AdOperations Team Members, as needed.
- Set up and deploy email marketing newsletters and manage subscriber lists, as needed.
- Draft ad headlines; descriptions; and long-form copy for search; social; and newsletters, as needed.
- Post organic social content and monitor community engagement/replies, as needed.
- Join team meetings.
- Represent Blink at industry events and trade shows to identify prospective clients and employees while displaying a professional manner and appearance.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes (Core Values).
- Perform other related duties as required to support our agency and the Media and Account Services Teams.
- Travel to clients as needed.
Qualified applicants within close proximity to Pittsburgh or Bellefonte, PA are strongly desired.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience running digital advertising campaigns and general experience in advertising/marketing.
- College degree preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Drive (Docs/Sheets), Gmail, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
- Experience with programs such as Google, DSPs, Advantage software, Facebook, LinkedIn, Outbrain, etc.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects and team members with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Project positivity and charisma internally and externally.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Ability to read a room and react accordingly.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of the advertising agency roles, services, functions, and timelines for agency deliverables.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of marketing communications or integrated marketing.
- Results-oriented and self-motivated.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Google Drive and the ability to learn agency productivity and project management tools.
- Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced remote/hybrid environment.
Core Values
- Be Bold
- Lead the Way
- Live with Integrity
- Stay Nimble
- Spread Kindness
Pay
$30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
Full-time, hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA 15215