Advance Local is hiring: Content Marketing Manager in Portland

Description Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.

This is a hybrid position with a preference for candidates based in the northwest.

Come work for Oregonian Media Group, part of Advance Local, a top 10 news and entertainment media network. We are industry experts in developing custom, multimedia campaigns that include all types of digital marketing strategies including programmatic audio, video and display programs, custom social media marketing strategies, content marketing and SEM and so much more.

The Content Marketing Manager spearheads all facets of the content marketing product, consulting and strategizing with sales leaders while actively engaging with clients to achieve their marketing objectives. This role directs content development through collaboration—both in person and virtually—with clients, sales team members, and other resources. They are responsible for writing, preparing, researching, and editing content marketing materials. The role works closely with sales leaders to identify opportunities to grow sponsored and branded content revenue in addition to joining sales calls to support closing deals.

Compensation for this position is comprised of a base salary plus incentive compensation. The base salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 per year. Additional incentives bring total potential compensation to $77,000 to $82,500.

Responsibilities include:

• Working daily with advertising clients and freelancer writers to write, prepare, research, and edit sponsored content for digital platforms or print publications.
• Assisting salespeople at every stage of the sales process with explaining the strategic benefits of sponsoring content on digital platforms and within print publications to advertising clients.
• Responsible for all content, style, and overall image of sponsored content.
• Consulting directly with advertising clients and collaborating with sales to ensure production and execution of effective sponsored content.
• Curating, posting, and enhancing selected sponsored content. Assisting with analyzing and determining distribution locations and channels as necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of invoicing freelancers and managing the process.
• Producing and distributing sales collateral supporting sales efforts for the above products.
• Writing copy for client email campaigns as requested.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum five years’ publication and advertising/marketing/brand strategy experience.
• Reporting, writing, and editing experience.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, fostering creativity and ensuring seamless communication.
• Excellent computer, typing, and spelling skills.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign Creative Suite and Movable Type/Page builder digital publishing platforms.
• Ability to work well within a structured, deadline-oriented, team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and execute numerous projects with conflicting deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic print and digital design skills.
• Excellent design skills.
• Project management skills.
• Writing – must be able to write effective sponsor content quickly.

This job requires reliable transportation to meet with clients, co-workers, or attend meetings/events.

General office environment. Extensive computer use required.

Ability to work flexible work schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet deadlines.

Hybrid (remote & in-person on location in Portland, OR).

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