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Posted October 9, 2024

Harrison Omnicom Advertising or IMC Professor of Practice – West Virginia University

The West Virginia University Reed School of Media and Communications seeks a dynamic Harrison Omnicom Visiting Professor of Practice (i.e. Teaching Professor) in Advertising or Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) to help teach in and lead our student-run Martin Hall Agency and advertising-oriented coursework, beginning in January or August 2025.

Part of the new College of Creative Arts and Media, the Reed School of Media and Communications’ advertising and public relations program is accredited by ACEJMC. The School has a reputation for collaborative hands-on coursework and special projects that benefit nonprofit organizations and small businesses in West Virginia. Teaching faculty at WVU follow a similar promotion path as tenure-track faculty, including voting privileges.

West Virginia University (WVU) is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA, in Morgantown—a college town that enjoys high quality health care, sporting events, performing arts and outdoor activities. For more information, please contact School of Media and Communications Director Diana Martinelli at diana.martinelli@mail.wvu.edu.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have recent advertising experience and a passion for teaching students and engaging them in real-world campaigns and projects. Candidates should also be able to transfer their professional expertise to the classroom, teach established courses in advertising and IMC and help develop/lead new related courses.

Requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and significant professional advertising experience. Although not required, a master’s degree and higher education teaching experience is preferred. Rank is dependent on experience.

To apply, upload an application, resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of three references. Applications should include a link to a professional digital portfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Nov. 1, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Posted September 25, 2024

Science Communications & Media Specialist – Carnegie Museums

This is a union position.

The Science Communications and Media Specialist is a dynamic and creative new role that will be responsible for advancing public engagement with science through compelling storytelling, multimedia content creation, and strategic communications.

This position is integral to the Science Center’s new “Rapid Science Engagement Initiative,” which was created to help educate our diverse audiences about timely scientific news impacting our world so that it is more accessible, relevant, and engaging.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for storytelling, good writing skills, excellent multimedia content creation abilities (including social media content and short-format video/podcasts), and familiarity and/or passion for science and science-related topics.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Posted August 20, 2024

Digital Marketing Specialist – Shift Collaborative

Digital Marketing Specialist
Office environment: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation type: Salaried, Exempt

Shift Collaborative is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist to join our team to manage paid digital campaigns and search engine optimization strategies across a diverse mix of clients.

Ours is a team environment, and you’ll be working alongside designers, writers, developers, and strategists. We’re a team of creatives guided by research, but most of all we are drawn by curiosity to find new and smart solutions to communications problems.

The workdays are fast-paced, with a wide-ranging mix of tasks, deadlines, and activities. We are eager to meet someone looking to work on a creative, supportive, and engaged team.

More About You
You are well-versed in the basics of search engine marketing (SEM), specifically pay-per-click campaigns (PPC) and search engine optimization (SEO).
You get a real kick out of data analysis and relish the opportunity to apply the insights to improve campaign performance.
You enjoy communicating and working with a variety of personality types.
You pay keen attention to detail and know when something needs to be changed or refined further.
You thrive when working and collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You are flexible, especially in a moment when a client or team member throws you a curveball such as changing the scope or moving a deadline.
You are motivated to solve problems and to help clients meet or even exceed their goals.
You are local to the Pittsburgh region and comfortable working within a hybrid office environment.

Job Duties
Paid campaigns: Develop and work with others on paid digital advertising and social media campaigns, including strategy development, campaign projections and planning, copywriting, and proofreading to ensure error-free digital campaigns; Perform regular optimization activities on the accounts (daily, weekly, monthly); Manage testing and campaign changes to improve performance; Assist client services manager in preparation of monthly reports of activities and narrative analysis.

Reporting: Gather, report on, and analyze campaign results and other key performance metrics; Combine information from a range of sources including analytics tools, native reporting on social media platforms, and research tools.

Website content: Write and coordinate content across clients, including adding content to client websites and optimizing content for SEO.

Email marketing: Develop content for, test, and optimize email campaigns and newsletters.

Content creation/optimization: Assist with writing, editing, delivering, and optimizing a range of communications-related materials, including blog content, video, photography, annual reports, brochures, and reports.

Agency communication: Track time daily, communicate via Slack, email, and other online tools, and participate in individual and team meetings.

Other: Other digital marketing-related duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Minimum of three years of experience in digital marketing and communications
Experience with Google and Microsoft Ads required; Google Ads certification preferred
Experience with Paid Social campaigns such as Meta Advertising, LinkedIn Advertising, and TikTok Advertising required
Experience in email marketing tools such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact preferred
Proficiency in managing large amounts of data, and interpreting and extracting meaningful insight from data
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical and presentation skills including handling many assignments simultaneously
Strong understanding of Google tools, including Google Search Console, Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Flexible and adaptable thinker, with the ability to work independently, and collaboratively and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Curiosity for learning opportunities outside of assigned tasks, projects, and day-to-day responsibilities
Reliable time management skills
Must own a reliable laptop/computer to use for work

Salary Range
$55,000 – $58,000

Other Important Bits
Dedicated office space in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. One day a week in the office is required.
Group meetings and training sessions at the office are required periodically during the year
Paid holidays and paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (50% paid by the company)
Monthly expense stipend
Commission opportunities and profit-sharing

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Posted June 24, 2024

Content Marketing Manager – Schell Games

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We’re the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we’ve worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms.  Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

If you answered “YES!” to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!

CONTENT MARKETING MANAGER

Schell Games is looking for a skilled Content Marketing Manager to join an energetic, fast-paced marketing department. This creative, innovative project manager will support the department’s initiatives to build brand awareness by marketing content online. They will be responsible for creating content for B-to-B and B-to-C audiences, distributing content on the appropriate platforms, and measuring the results of these activities.

This individual will possess strong project management, communication, and organizational skills. The candidate will be friendly, curious, adaptive, and enjoy working in a team-driven environment. This person will have a general understanding of games and the industry.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and will have one or more direct reports.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Develop content strategy across all platforms
• Manage and mentor a small team of marketing professionals, providing guidance and feedback to help them grow in their careers
• Provide planning and project management for all SG websites
• Write and develop content
• Manage outsourced video production projects, including working with outside vendors, developing scripts and creative briefs, and performing project management
• Oversee corporate email marketing program and social media efforts, including editorial calendars and content
• Produce and manage blogs, videos, podcasts, reports, white papers, and case studies as they relate to our original games and corporate activities
• Manage freelance vendors for writing and image creation projects
• Participate in creative development efforts with a critical eye toward effective feedback and best practices
• Implement and manage SEO efforts
• Develop and track KPIs to measure the marketing effectiveness of content campaigns and report results to stakeholders
• Analyze and report on website and social media traffic and usage

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of marketing experience in games, technology, or consumer product industry with a proven track record of success
• 2+ years of career coaching and people management experience
• Must be located in the Pittsburgh area for the role and expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with up to 3 extra WFH days per month

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to write and edit content
• Previous experience managing websites and developing content for them
• Background in developing and implementing video strategy across various channels
• Ability to assess the creative value of content
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Proficiency with Google Analytics
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with different team members and effectively coordinate their activities to achieve desired results
• Ability to interact as part of a team and to contribute to increasing productivity goals and efficiencies

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field preferred, not required

DEI COMMITMENT: 

Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect.  We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic.  This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “Diversity makes us strong” is more than just something we say.  We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self.  Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players.  We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture.  Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Posted May 31, 2024

Digital Marketing & Advertising Specialist – Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University

The Digital Marketing & Advertising Specialist is an integral member of Heinz College’s Marketing team within Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. This position is responsible for growing the college’s reputation and brand reach through paid digital campaigns across a variety of platforms implementing native, display, social media, SEM, Video (OTT) and email advertising tactics. The digital marketing & advertising specialist will regularly perform market research and benchmarking tasks to inform strategy recommendations. This position sits within a highly collaborative marketing and comms team and helps leveraging paid campaigns in more traditional brand awareness as well as lead generation efforts.

It is a highly visible position that offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team working to shape the digital advertising presence of Heinz College, engage with a diverse audience, and ensure CMU’s Heinz College is a national leader in social media advertising.

Core responsibilities include:

• Outline paid digital marketing plans, develops editorial calendar for advertising channels, and implement upon approved plans (including DPS, OTT and Cookieless tactics with first party data); works directly with supervisor and colleagues to determine priorities; makes judgment on which outlets / channels best represent the brand and college priorities for advertising. Assesses and analyzes any risks and issues that may compromise project performance and communicates information to supervisor.
• Skilled communicator on online social media channels with the ability to use these platforms for marketing all of Heinz College’s schools, programs, research, events, initiatives, and centers. Develop content that matches strategic goals of the organization and use a variety of online tools to ensure a strong user experience across a wide range of audiences.
• Manage paid placements for optimization.
• Work collaboratively with organic content teams to help lift and amplify reach with paid tactics.
• Brainstorm and create A/B tests when appropriate.
• Detail focused provide final review and edit of content prior to publishing; Publish approved content in campaigns.
• Stay current on all digital advertising trends; Familiar with SEM best practices.
• Highly creative with taking photos and generating videos for social media use; Demonstrated ability to create creative designs social media use.
• Plan and coordinate a wide range of multi-media and marketing projects from planning through execution. Multiple projects may be concurrent.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Heinz College. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Multitask and shift quickly to meet deadlines.
• Passion for coming up with ideas, bringing those ideas to life in innovative ways, and then looking for equally innovative ways to share what you’ve built.
• Able to analyze and report on communication metrics of various complexity. Able to use qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to assess effectiveness of communications and use data analysis to influence decision making in relation to strategic/operational plans; develop campaign reports to summarize performance against KPIs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and with a high level of professionalism within a decentralized and diverse environment; ability to work effectively as a team member; able to reach consensus and achieve team goals; and freely share information and knowledge with the team.
• Ability to adapt to diverse cultural and generational needs and develop strategies that best meet those needs.
• Ability to solve practical problems by relying on strong analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster and work well in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity while promoting CMU’s mission and values.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and appropriately apply it on the job.
• Ability to make sound decisions with little to no supervision.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Branding, Writing, Communication, or related fields. Masters degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Content Creation experience

Requirements:

Successful background check

Additional Information:

• This dynamic role requires flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. On a daily basis, some tasks could include capturing media content (photo/video), conducting interviews and participating in brainstorming meetings. The specialist for content is expected to meet frequently with colleagues both within Heinz College and across campus to develop advertising campaigns that align with priorities and advance the collective mission of the university.
• This position will also work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing/Communications and Social Media Specialist.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Posted May 13, 2024

Marketing Coordinator – Pittsburgh City Paper

Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh’s Alternative for News, Arts and Entertainment since 1991, is seeking a full-time Marketing Coordinator to assist the advertising department. This position will report to the Advertising Director.

Job Responsibilities

Advertising Department:
● Work with the Advertising Director and Creative team to coordinate the media kit and other sales materials
● Work with the Advertising Director on utilizing trade and paid assets including booth space at events, advertising spots, tickets, giveaways, etc.
● Create campaigns to help promote City Paper to current and potential readers focused using CP products and trade advertising
● Order marketing and promotional products
● Oversee CP print subscriptions and promotion of subscriptions
● Coordinate weekly marketing email

Events & Partnerships:
● Coordinate every detail of Pittsburgh City Paper events and events that Pittsburgh City Paper is a media partner of
● Ensure that events are in line with Pittsburgh City Paper’s brand identity and strategy
● Being present on the day of an event to ensure that things run smoothly, including pre and post event
● Coordinate all aspects of Pittsburgh City Paper partnerships

Oversee the maintenance and growth of the Pittsburgh City Paper merchandise store:
● Work with Marketing Committee on new merchandise ideas and opportunities
● Coordinate concept and marketing plan for new products and work with the creative team on visuals
● Upload new products and write product descriptions
● Oversee all orders coming in and direct items to be mailed to the operations/creative team
● Answer questions that come in about the store including but not limited to product details, shipping, missing items, etc

Oversee the maintenance and growth of the Pittsburgh City Paper membership program:
● Devise membership campaigns for new and current members and assist with member events
● Order and keep track of inventory for membership perks
● Monthly outreach to members hitting their thresholds to start the perks process
● Work with Ad Director on the members page and any necessary updates to member levels
● Coordinate the monthly member newsletter

Requirements:
● Two+ years of marketing experience (preferred)
● Organization and time management skills
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Suite products
● Ability to multitask, manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
● A strong team mindset

Interested?   Please please send resume and cover letter here