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The Dallas Observer / V Digital Services is seeking an energetic, outgoing individual for an Account Manager that is willing to go the extra mile towards ensuring client success! In this support role you will be a key contributor to the sales organization by positively impacting client services and client retention.

As an Account Manager, you will…
● Be a key point of contact for clients and internal fulfillment team
● Build and maintain solid, trusting relationships for long term client success
● Communicate regularly with clients on the performance of their campaigns
● Demonstrate understanding of traditional and digital media and effectively communicate knowledge with clients
● Participate in monthly progression calls with clients and fulfillment team.
● Review the results and make suggestions to improve campaigns as needed with the internal fulfillment team
● Traffic ads for print & digital advertising campaigns; keep up with moving deadlines.
● Assist in campaign implementation, to include ad creative design, pixel implementation and setting up the proper conversion tracking
● Draft copy for advertisements (print & digital), event listings, contests & promotions.
● Deliver campaign ideas to graphic designers for advertisement creation.
● Prepare sales presentations and proposals.
● Produce reporting bi-monthly reports, end of campaign recap reports and accommodate reporting requests.
● Book new and incremental buys with internal team and, set up deadlines/schedules for clients
● Work with internal business department on client invoicing/payment schedules
● Work closely with the sales rep on buys, upcoming events/issues, fulfillment of buys.
● Help with any client needs quickly and efficiently
● This is an extremely fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. The successful candidate will need to learn the role quickly and will be able to thrive under pressure.

Requirements
● 3 years digital sales or account management experience
● Knowledge of Organic SEO, Local SEO, basic web analytics
● Knowledge of Paid Media (PPC, GDN, YouTube & Programmatic) and success metrics
● Knowledge of social media platforms, and social analytics
● Highly organized, above average attention to detail and strong analytical skills
● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
● Superior time management skills
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines
● Proficiency in Excel & Powerpoint required and Google Sheets

We offer a competitive base salary plus commissions, and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more! Please note: this is not a remote position.

If you are a success-driven, hard-working individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to join a dynamic, fun team then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Who You Are: You're on the go & in the know, hyper-organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you're passionate about events. You have "it" -- no, not the Stephen King novel. "It," that hard-to-define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: Voice Media Group is a diversified media and technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners and readers across the country. We own and operate the leading lifestyle events across the U.S attracting more than 75,000 guests each year. From food and drink to music and arts, we proudly produce live events that are iconic annual affairs that have become sold out staples of local entertainment calendars with almost three decades of experience.

The Role: The Event Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating and developing event marketing platforms and strategies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and creative, with experience in event planning & execution, social media & marketing.

Job Description:
Assist with maintaining relationships with vendors and venues.
Assist with creating event proposals which fit client requirements and presenting proposals by deadline.
Perform research in order to gain a deep understanding of different requirements and details of each event.
Communicating with the marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event, and when necessary crafting marketing materials such as print and internet advertisements for individual events.
Assist with planning and organizing of events in accordance with financial and time restraints.
Assist with all event operations as needed.
Analyze and evaluate each event's results.
Create and present reports.
Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities.
Planning multiple events at once.

Desired Experience:
Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.
Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines.

We offer a base salary plus bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more!

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual who will drive integrated sales. By creating successful campaigns for clients, the Multi-Media Account Executive ensures growth within the business and retains clients for future campaigns.

This position is one of the most vital in the company, and we pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results. Our portfolio of solutions includes digital and print products that are designed to get results such as SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Display Advertising, Social Media, Programmatic, Retargeting, IP Targeting, E-mail, Mobile Advertising, Web Design, Content Production, Weekly Publication, Special Issues, Event Sponsorships and more.

The Multi-Media Account Executive plays an important role in our business by meeting quick deadlines, keeping a full pipeline, managing sales activity, and communicating regularly with upper management. Attention to detail, staying informed of digital advertising best practices, and having a passion for all things digital are critical aspects of the position. If you can sell, you love digital, love an awesome office, then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

The Multi-Media Account Executive will:
• Prospect digital advertisers and aggressively pursue and close new business
• Possess a Hunter Mentality. This position is not about managing a book of business it is about identifying opportunities and closing new sales.
• Provide strategic advice and help small to mid-size businesses get the best ROI on their advertising investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
• Acquire an intimate knowledge of our capabilities, specifically within our programmatic platforms, Paid Media and SEO.
• Be able to interpret market-analytics data and convey campaign wins to clients in order to retain clients and grow existing clients' monthly investments.

Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in digital media sales, media sales, or consultative B2B sales with small to medium size businesses (required)
• Proven prospecting and new business development skills - a true Hunter's mentality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - a dynamic, strong, relationship builder.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Passion, desire and motivation to sell digital products.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities

We provide training, resources, and support to help you succeed, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, gas reimbursements, paid holidays, paid sick, 401K and paid vacation. Compensation consists of a base salary plus monthly performance-based commissions and bonuses.

Interested candidates please submit your resume to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Who You Are: You're on the go & in the know, hyper-organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you're passionate about events. You have "it" -- no, not the Stephen King novel. "It," that hard-to-define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: Dallas Observer is a diversified media and technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners and readers across the country.

The Role: The Marketing & Promotions Manager will play a key role in developing marketing platforms and strategies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and creative, with experience in developing & executing internal and external marketing initiatives.

Job Description:
Develop and manage general marketing initiatives for applicable brands and programs locally
Manage marketing and promotional initiatives on social media channels
Manage acquisition and retention of new and existing readership via all channels (website, email, social media, etc)
Performance reporting on all initiatives and channels being leveraged to drive readership growth & retention
Create, execute & track email growth initiatives
Monitor and report on website traffic
Acquire & execute free stuff promotions
Manage grassroots Street Team
Manage partner marketing development (media, influencers, organizations)
Facilitate sales lead generation pipeline locally
Assist sales team with lead generation through digital and grassroots initiatives (Salesforce, Trade Shows & Seminars, etc)

Desired Experience:
Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.
Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines.

We offer a base salary plus bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more!

Interested candidates please send your resume to: [email protected] AND [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Who You Are: You're on the go & in the know, hyper-organized, eager and energetic. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you're passionate about events. You have "it" -- no, not the Stephen King novel. "It," that hard-to-define quality that makes you stand out. The thing inside you that keeps you hungry and driven to succeed wherever you go. It.

Who We Are: Voice Media Group is a diversified media and technology company that specializes in serving advertisers, business owners and readers across the country. We own and operate the leading lifestyle events across the U.S attracting more than 75,000 guests each year. From food and drink to music and arts, we proudly produce live events that are iconic annual affairs that have become sold out staples of local entertainment calendars with almost three decades of experience.

The Role: The National Sponsorship Account Executive will play a key role in driving experiential sponsorship sales and partnerships for our annual signature events. It is their objective to provide exceptional customer service, a high level of communication, build strong client and sales relationships, and deliver a quality product that retains the client on an ongoing basis.

Job Description:
● Understanding of the benefits of an organization sponsoring branded events, branded content, and local community initiatives.
● Deep dive into customer needs and build a relationship as a trusted advisor.
● Responsible for developing client relationships and generating and growing revenues primarily from prospective accounts, plus work with the sales team on existing accounts, selling events and sponsorships alongside them.
● Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, referrals, and lead databases.
● Ability to communicate with a valuable personal presence to potential clients, and secure high value appointments.
● Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative mind so that you can develop and recommend the best advertising solutions to meet client needs.
● Exceed established revenue goals.

Desired Experience:
● Existing local, regional, and national relationships to leverage is preferred.
● Expertise in event sponsorship sales, activation space, digital marketing and advertising strategies, and continual education in event sponsorships is required.
● Interest and aptitude to succeed with needs-based selling.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal.
● Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated.
● Ability to multitask, handle pressure and work under deadlines.

We offer a base salary plus commission & bonuses and career growth opportunities in a fun, fast paced work environment. We also offer a full benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flex spending, paid vacation & more!

Interested Candidates please send your resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to help prospect and set appointments for potential new business. By sourcing new leads, finding contact information for decision makers, and setting appointments, the Sales Development Representative helps grow the reach and efficiency of our sellers.

We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results. Our portfolio of solutions includes digital and print products that are designed to get results such as SEO, PPC, Paid Media, Display Advertising, Social Media, Programmatic, Retargeting, IP Targeting, E-mail, Mobile Advertising, Web Design, Content Production, Weekly Publication, Special Issues, Event Sponsorships and more.

The Sales Development Representative is a new position and will play an important role in our business by researching businesses that are interested in marketing and increasing their customer base. Attention to detail, being a self-starter, and being fearless on the phone are critical aspects of the position. If you enjoy researching, love marketing, love an office with a cool culture, then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

The Sales Development Representative will:
• Prospect digital advertisers and aggressively pursue new business prospects
• Schedule appointments with marketing decision makers for Sales Reps to go on
• Prospect and secure restaurants and other vendors to participate in our in-person Events
• Possess a Hunter Mentality. This position is not about managing a book of business; it is about identifying opportunities and finding the right contact.
• Acquire an intimate knowledge of our capabilities, specifically within our programmatic platforms, Paid Media and SEO, and Event Sponsorships.


Desired Qualifications
• Proven prospecting and new business development skills - a true Hunter's mentality.
• Prior experience in marketing, media sales, or consultative B2B sales with small to medium size businesses.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - a dynamic, strong, relationship builder.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities

Interested candidates please send your resume to : [email protected]

We provide training, resources, and support to help you succeed, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, gas reimbursements, paid holidays, paid sick, 401K and paid vacation. Compensation consists of a base salary plus monthly performance-based commissions and bonuses.

Compensation:
Base Salary: $40
Bonus Potential: +$4k annually

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Dallas Observer Marketing department is seeking outgoing individuals interested in events and promotions to
assist the marketing department on a part-time Independent Contractor basis.

This is an opportunity to explore DFW and all it has to offer. In addition, individuals will gain hands-on experience in grassroots campaigns, special event production, social media marketing, and more. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working all Dallas Observer Signature Events: BrewFest, The Morning After Bruch Event and Tacolandia
• Attending Dallas Observer Client Events
• Email List Growth & Marketing

Requirements:
Outgoing and engaging personality
Ability to build strong working relationships
Proactive work ethic
Desire to work on large scale event production

If you are looking for a way to explore DFW, meet new people, and attend events, this job is for you.

Interested candidates please submit your resume to : [email protected]

Voice Media Group (Dallas Observer + Houston Press) is seeking a Promotions & Events Coordinator to manage, coordinate and develop all marketing platforms and strategies. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and creative, with a background in event planning & execution, social media & marketing. Must possess strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Creating, managing and executing events according to timelines and budgets
• Develop creative ads to market all facets of the publication including: events, blogs, online, promotions, etc
• Managing the company’s presence in the marketplace with sponsorships of key events & promotional campaigns
• Develop & Maintain local relationships with media & influencers
• Execute Email Growth Initiatives by coming up with creative and unique giveaways, planning and promoting mini
events, and diving into email numbers weekly
• Oversee Social Networking efforts and goals for the department as well as communicate with the Web Editor to ensure
messaging remains consistent
• Brainstorm and launch new promotions to better the company to drive traffic online and to partner/internal events
• Writes copy and initiates art needs for any media kit needs regarding marketing events and special issues
• Manage grass roots marketing team

Dallas Observer Offers:
Great work environment with the ability to work with fun, exciting and unique business owners.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurances
401(K) Plan
Paid Vacation & Sick time
Additional optional benefits include: Legal Plan Services, Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Interested Candidates please send your resume to :  [email protected]

NO RELOCATION OFFERED.
Candidate must be eligible to work in this country for any employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.