Advertising Assistant - 22 West Media Marketing

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

4d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Advertising Assistant is responsible for maintaining a continuous flow of advertising revenue to minimize or eliminate the need for ASI allotment of student fees to 22 West Media. This role identifies, develops, and serves as the primary point of representation to potential and existing advertising clientele throughout the academic year.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at CSULB, preferably in Business Administration, and/or Marketing major.
One year of related clerical/office experience preferred.
Previous volunteer experience with 22 West Media preferred.
Must be a current and active CSULB student enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
General office work aptitude, understanding filing systems, email, internet, fax, photocopier.
Knowledge of campus infrastructure.
Ability to travel around Long Beach is required.

Responsibilities

Selling ads for 22 West Media and performing cold calling to get the attention of possible clients.
Visiting local Long Beach businesses to inquire about advertising sales and building relationships with clients.
Developing strategies to market 22 West Media to potential advertisers on a local, regional, and national basis, and generating results-focused marketing concepts for a diverse client base.
Overseeing and coordinating ad production on behalf of clients and working with the Student Managing Editor for review and placement of ads in 22 West Magazine on a timely basis.
Responding to inquiries and researching and resolving problems related to transactions handled by 22 West Media.
Developing or assisting with the implementation of sales procedures consistent with ASI accounts payable established procedures to ensure efficient operation.
Preparing and completing Ad Agreements and credit reports with clients on a timely basis.
Assisting in the preparation of invoices for clients and reclaiming outstanding balances.
Interacting and serving as a liaison with advertising clients, issuing adjustments to clients, and planning and carrying out sales development and public relations activities.
Representing the organization at various community and/or business meetings, and promoting existing and new programs and/or policies.
Training and delegating work to advertising interns and reporting to management on their progress.
Attending biweekly staff meetings and reporting on advertising activities.
Other duties as assigned, reasonably within the scope of the job.