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The Deets:  In September 2024, Ethic Advertising Agency was acquired by Blink Advertising.  With this merger, we aim to be the most culture centric and desirable advertising agency to work at in the market.

Job Description: Manages client projects from initiation through execution, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction. They will be required to have an understanding of media and creative to be the champion for the success and progress of their clients as they work with the rest of the agency.

Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day client communication, serving as the primary contact.

- Partake in the overall media budgeting, strategy, and collaborate with the client and media department to produce results

- Be the campion of the client's budget and results across the board and the spokes person to their clients for Blink, our people, and our values.

- Oversee the development and execution of marketing and advertising projects and campaigns.

- Ability to develop project estimates and SOWs by working with creative teams and external suppliers to develop accurate cost estimates.

- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before submitting estimates to clients.

- Monitor project budgets and timelines, making adjustments as needed.

- Ensure project milestones are established and measurable.

- Present project updates and deliverables to clients.

- Assist in creative kickoffs, brand immersions, client meetings, project post mortems, etc.

- Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to develop client proposals.

- Develop comprehensive and strategic creative briefs for client approval and internal team execution.

- Assist in the review and preparation of RFP opportunities and responses.

- Lead client meetings to define marketing goals and objectives.

- Manage account financials, including forecasting and budget management to ensure agency profitability. Resolve billing disputes and assist with client collections as necessary.

- Identify and track success metrics and program performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and to integrate into future initiatives.

- Manage all administrative duties including: status reports, project documentation, client billing, and internal job management- including development/ publishing of conference reports.

- Possess a solid understanding of advertising, digital, and media industry trends/ developments and use this knowledge to present business building ideas for our clients and our agency.

- When possible, represent Blink at industry events and trade shows to identify prospective clients and employees while displaying a professional manner and appearance.

- Ensure orderly and timely completion of project work.

- Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and distribute meeting recaps.

- Coordinate internal team communications and maintain project timelines.

- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes. (Core Values)

- Perform other related duties as required. Complete tasks as necessary to support our agency and the Account Services Team.

- Willingness to do some travel to clients.

- Blink has offices in Pittsburgh and Bellefonte, PA. Qualified applicant withing close proximity are strongly desired.

Qualifications

- Experience in client relationship management.

- 4+ years in a position related to media planning/buy/digital media

- Ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects and team members with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

- Lead meetings with confidence and clarity.

- Project positivity and charisma internally and externally.

- Ability to influence and manage others and create strong working relationships with team members and clients.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

- Understanding of advertising and marketing principles.

- Must have the ability to read a room and react accordingly.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Be the expert in the room but know when to acquiesce to the client.

- Knowledgeable in client industry categories.

- Knowledgeable in the marketing and advertising industry, and the ability to track competitors and prospect relationships for potential opportunities.

- Strong understanding of the advertising agency roles, services, functions and timelines for agency deliverables.

- Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

- Knowledge of marketing communications or integrated marketing.

- Results oriented and self-motivated.

- Demonstrates proficiency in Google Drive and the ability to learn agency productivity and project management tools.

– Adheres to the stated process and procedures of the company

Blink's Core Values:

-Be bold

-Lead the Way

-Live with Integrity

-Stay Nimble

-Spread Kindness

How to Apply:

Please sent your resume and cover letter or cover video answering the below questions to careers@ethic-ads.com.

- What's your long term vision for yourself?

- Do you feel that the Blink Core Values are aligned with your own core values and why?

The Deets:  In September 2024, Ethic Advertising Agency was acquired by Blink Advertising.  With this merger, we aim to be the most culture centric and desirable advertising agency to work at in the market.

Job Description: Leads client projects with greater autonomy, manages larger accounts and more complex campaigns, often mentors junior team members. They will be required to have an understanding of media and creative to be the champion for the success and progress of their clients as they work with the rest of the agency.

Responsibilities

- Lead larger and more complex client accounts, managing multiple projects.
- Develop strategic recommendations and provide insights based on client needs, the competitive landscape and market trends.
- Partake in the overall media budgeting, strategy, and collaborate with the client and media department to produce results
- Be the campion of the client's budget and results across the board and the spokes person to their clients for Blink, our people, and our values.
- Mentor and guide Account Executives and Account Coordinators.
- Handle escalated client issues and manage expectations.
- Contribute to new business development efforts by assisting in proposals and presentations.
- Prepare and submit thorough RFP responses.
- Attend industry events, meetings and local association meetings to provide maximum exposure for the company, network and strengthen relationships.
- Manage day-to-day client communication, serving as the primary contact.
- Oversee the development and execution of marketing and advertising projects and campaigns.
- Ability to develop project estimates and SOWs by working with creative teams and external suppliers to develop accurate cost estimates.
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before submitting estimates to clients.
- Monitor project budgets and timelines, making adjustments as needed.
- Ensure project milestones are established and measurable.
- Present project updates and deliverables to clients.
- Lead creative kickoffs, brand immersions, client meetings, project post mortems, etc.
- Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to develop client proposals.
- Develop comprehensive and strategic creative briefs for client approval and internal team execution.
- Review and preparation of RFP opportunities and responses.
- Lead client meetings to define marketing goals and objectives.
- Manage account financials, including forecasting and budget management to ensure agency profitability. Resolve billing disputes and assist with client collections as necessary.
- Identify and track success metrics and program performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and to integrate into future initiatives.
- Manage all administrative duties including: status reports, project documentation, client billing, and internal job management - including development/ publishing of conference reports.
- Possess a solid understanding of advertising, digital, and media industry trends/ development and use this knowledge to present business building ideas for our clients and our agency.
- Ensure orderly and timely completion of project work.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and distribute meeting recaps.
- Coordinate internal team communications and maintain project timelines.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes. (Core Values)
- Perform other related duties and required. Complete tasks as necessary to support our agency and the Account Services Team.

Qualifications

- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and accounts.
- 7+ years in a position related to media planning/buy/digital media
- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and present recommendations.
- Leadership skills, with experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.
- Excellent presentation skills and confidence in client-facing situations.
- Creates and conducts capabilities presentations.
- Experience in client relationship management.
- Ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects and team members with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Leads meetings with confidence and clarity.
- Projects positivity and charisma internally and externally.
- Ability to influence and manage others and create strong working relationships with team members and clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to challenges.
- Understanding of advertising and marketing principles.
- Must have the ability to read a room and react accordingly.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Be the expert in the room but know when to acquiesce to the client.
- Knowledgeable in client industry categories.
- Knowledgeable in the marketing and advertising industry and the ability to track competitors and prospect relationships for potential opportunities.
- Strong understanding of the advertising agency roles, services, functions and timelines for agency deliverables.
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of marketing communications or integrated marketing.
- Results oriented and self-motivated.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Google Drive and the ability to learn agency productivity and project management tools.

Blink's Core Values:

-Be bold

-Lead the Way

-Live with Integrity

-Stay Nimble

-Spread Kindness

How to Apply:

Please sent your resume and cover letter or cover video answering the below questions to careers@ethic-ads.com.

- What's your long term vision for yourself?

- Do you feel that the Blink Core Values are aligned with your own core values and why?

Ethic Advertising Agency doesn't always have positions open, but we never want to miss out when the right person comes along.  If you feel like Ethic Advertising Agency seems like the perfect fit for you and that you are the type of person who can bring a fast ROI from your hiring...let us know.  Email your resume and a video or cover letter letting us know why you think Ethic Advertising Agency is the right shop for you and how creating a position for you would be worth our while.  You can email us at careers@ethic-ads.com.