Austin American-Statesman · 1 month ago
Manager, Marketing Strategy & Planner
Austin American-Statesman is looking for a Marketing Strategic & Planning Manager to join their team. This role involves creating unique programming and designing marketing strategies that leverage media assets to accelerate sales and cultivate relationships.
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Responsibilities
Help create unique programming for the Hearst Texas Media sales team
Work with Hearst marketing teams to design programs that leverage Hearst media assets across Texas
Proactively provide B2B efforts to accelerate sales, cultivate relationships and garner new business
Work with the Hearst Strategic media planning team to provide market insights, develop custom audience strategies and compelling presentations
Help respond to critical RFP’s and sales proposals
Qualification
Required
Strong media strategy and planning skills that will bring together campaign and sponsorship opportunities across Hearst Texas markets
The ability to tell the story by conveying the campaign vision, strategy and capabilities
Ability to present well and comfortable leading a presentation with clients and leadership
Understand the nuances to strategic campaign development including the best target demographics, best time to run and which mediums
A firm grasp of digital platforms including digital media, native advertising, audience data and social media
Ability to collaborate with sales, marketing, advertising, and product teams to facilitate a comprehensive plan
Ability to support market research to help determine desired customer profile and strategy
Analytical skills that help develop and interpret campaign insights
A creative mind to help ad campaigns stand out from the competition
A strong communicator that can convey the vision of an ad campaign to sales executives and clients
2-3 years' experience in a fast-paced Agency, Sales and marketing organization
Direct experience working in/or alongside Sales/Marketing
Understand the B2B sales process and the role of marketing support
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially PPT
Highly organized and able to shift priorities quickly
Ability to work and garner support cross-departmentally
Preferred
Comfortable with presenting and leading calls including with clients
Keen attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills
Not afraid to ask questions
Capable of meeting tight deadlines
Clear team-player attitude
Comfortable with rolling with the punches
Company
Austin American-Statesman
The Austin American-Statesman has been the leading source of news and information for Central Texas since 1871, serving a dynamic and fast-growing region anchored by the capital city of Texas.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-06Acquired
Recent News
2025-03-06
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