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Managing Editor
Townsquare Media is looking to hire a Managing Editor to oversee the digital consumer experiences of the company’s radio brands in the market. The goal of the position is to oversee the creation of digital content that is vital for the local community. The role is accountable for the quality of the content, and the growth of the audience to that content.
The ideal candidate will have online editorial experience, and the ability to nurture a strong editorial voice. Exceptional writing and editing skills are a must. The person filling this role should understand what makes content on the web “sticky,” conversation-starting and good for SEO.
The job also requires a sense for marketing and socialization, the ability to focus under fast-paced pressure, and the capacity for managing multiple tasks at once. Great communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of humor are all a must. Experience working with WordPress, HTML, Photoshop and video and familiarity with AP style are all a plus.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partner with the radio station team including brand managers, on-air talent and promotion directors to create compelling and relevant editorial content for the local community that refreshes daily. This content will consist of text, photo, video and interactive – and also social media.
- Lead brainstorming sessions and other creative discussions with radio station teams
- Develop content ideas for the community based on audience demand and search data
- Top edit several posts and features a day
- Manage the calendar of content for the site
- Conceive of innovative ways to distribute the content across the web and grow the audience
- Ensure all content captures the tone of the site and the radio station
- Utilize and enforce best practices for Search Engine Optimization and Social Media to drive audience.
- Creatively strategize new ways to increase site audience and engagement and be accountable to key metrics including Unique Visitors, Repeat Visits, and Pages per Visit.
- Grow an Active Database for email, mobile and social media
- Partner with Sales Team to develop and execute sponsored content programs and other consumer offerings that can be monetized by advertising partners.
- Monitor and analyze key business metrics
- Ensure on-air promotions, contests, events, and activities are always synced with a web component.
- Manage all digital experiences including websites, mobile apps, social media, contests, streaming radio, advertisements, texting services, and email newsletters.
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Applications: Detailed resume’, cover letter, recent references, and salary requirements to Account Executive Position, Townsquare Media, 50 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. E-mail to: Theresa.vanhorn@townsquaremedia.com.
February 21, 2011
Position: Account Executive – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Townsquare Media seeks an outside sales executive to sell advertising time for its cluster of radio stations and digital assets in the Grand Rapids, Michigan market. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to develop new and repeat business by prospecting potential advertisers in the West Michigan area, developing strategic advertising/marketing campaigns, and presenting them prospects in a clear, organized, and persuasive manner.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to probe in order to uncover client needs, and create or develop solutions to these needs while maintaining the integrity of the station’s objectives and goals. Candidates must be highly self-motivated, driven by goal achievement, creative, organized, and possess strong interpersonal and persuasion skills. Candidates for this position should possess a minimum of four years of sales experience. Media sales experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates should be functional with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A reliable vehicle and valid state drivers license is necessary for this position.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Start Date: December, 2010.
Applications: Detailed resume’, cover letter, recent references, and salary requirements to Account Executive Position, Townsquare Media, 50 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. E-mail to: Theresa.vanhorn@townsquaremedia.com.
Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer. It is Townsquare Media policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin or sex, in all personnel actions. Pursuant to rules of the Federal Communications Commission, Townsquare Media specifically encourages referral of qualified applicants.
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Station: WGRD – SEIZETHE DEAL.COM
Position: Digital Telemarketing Executive /Part Time
Company: Townsquare Media – Grand Rapids
Description: Seizethedeal.com is rapidly growing and we want you to be part of this exciting, fast-paced growth of social media! We are redefining localized online advertising and E- commerce, while building solid relationships with local businesses.
As part of our team you’ll:
Make a high volume of outbound sales calls to a variety of local business owners the West Michigan Area.
Develop and manage your own leads and drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals in combination with local Account Executives
Educate prospects on the power of online advertising with Seizethedeal.com
Requirements:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of your city and its local businesses.
- Experience canvassing and cold calling
- Must be familiar with and passionate about the digital world, especially social media.
- Experience with and/or passion for social commerce, daily deals and local businesses/experiences preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentations skills.
How to Apply:
Detailed resume, cover letter, recent references and salary requirements to Digital Sales Executive Position, Townsquare Media, 50 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 500, Grand Rapids MI 49503. E-mail to: theresa.vanhorn@townsquaremedia.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Info:
Theresa VanHorn
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
theresa.vanhorn@townsquaremedia.com
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