Barchart, a leading Chicago-based media company, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Advertising Operations Associate.
Barchart.com is one of the largest media websites in the finance space, receiving 3 million unique monthly visitors and 40 million monthly pageviews, and through our extensive distribution network, we reach hundreds of websites and +10 million users globally. Our media services offering, Barchart Impact, is used by our clients to build brand awareness, improve SEO visibility, promote products, generate leads and attract new investors.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and manage all aspects of our advertising campaigns, collaborate directly with clients, and drive our advertising initiatives.
Your role will include:
- Campaign Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of advertising campaigns, from requesting and securing creative assets to execution and performance reporting.
- Client Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for advertising clients, ensuring that creative assets meet guidelines and necessary disclosures are included.
- Email Marketing: Leverage your knowledge of HTML/CSS to create, edit, and test email marketing campaigns, ensuring their successful deployment.
- Scheduling and Deployment: Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of advertising campaigns across various platforms to maximize reach and impact.
- Performance Reporting: Generate and analyze detailed reports on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for future campaign strategies.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with our sales and marketing teams and help with other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior experience with HTML is required
- Prior experience with Email Service Providers (ESPs) is required
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate reports and provide insights on campaign performance
- Interest in financial markets and media
Benefits:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement / 401k Plan
- Parental leave
- Flexible Office Environment