Director Media Engagement Independent Contractor

Who we are:

The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts inspiring action and accelerating change. For more than 80 years the nonprofit organization and its partners in advertising media marketing and tech have been behind some of the countrys most iconic social impact campaigns Smokey BearFriends Dont Let Friends Drive Drunk Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more.

Job summary:

The Ad Councils Media Team is seeking a Director Media Engagement (Independent Contractor) to support the Media Strategy & Engagement Center of Excellence by securing donated media placements for our Mental Health initiative in Georgia. As the Ad Councils ambassador in the state youll work closely with local media outletsfrom regional powerhouses to neighborhood affiliatesto promote and drive visibility for this critical effort.

Your deep knowledge of Georgias media landscape will help shape an effective local outreach strategy while ongoing collaboration with the national outreach team will ensure smooth coordination and alignment across all efforts.

This fastpaced role is ideal for someone with a strong media buying background a proven track record in media sales or partnerships exceptional communication skills and a passion for both media innovation and social impact.

Compensation and engagement:

The Ad Council is seeking an experienced independent contractor to work on a contract basis. We presently anticipate the scope and length of the engagement to be approximately 2 months 35 hours per week Monday through Friday). The compensation for this position is within the range of $9000 $10000 per month. The independent contractor will receive a 1099 for tax reporting purposes. This is a fully remote position

What youll do:

• Assist the Media Strategy and Engagement Center of Excellence in prospecting donated media support with potential new and existing partners on behalf of our Mental Health initiative in Georgia.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Ad Councils internal national outreach team to ensure efficient of local outreach.
• Serve as Ad Council primary contact for senior level regional media executives within the state of Georgia.
• Manage daytoday responsibilities of engaging with local media partners including securing and tracking of donated media support.
• Fulfill key operational responsibilities including updating Salesforce tracking donated media support in internal measurement platforms and consistently submitting timesheet

What you bring:

• 7 years professional sales marketing or agency (media or account management) experience.
• Expert knowledge of Georgia omnichannel media and advertising industries.
• Stellar communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent project manager: organized and detailoriented with a capacity to thrive in a fastpaced team oriented deadlinedriven environment; ability to expertly manage multiple projects simultaneously and manageup to senior leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software (Salesforce Smartsheet).
• Collaborative thinker problem solver and team player.
• Selfmotivated and goal oriented.
• A positive empathetic mindset and a fearless openness to finding opportunities where others may not.

What were committed to:

At the Ad Council we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Fostering a welcoming environment allows us to enhance and reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief but our duty to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true measurable and lifechanging impact on the most important issues facing our country today.

The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. In accordance with the EEOC if you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below.

How to reach us:

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