Marketing Consultant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Presentations to local businesses about the benefit of advertising on the station and digital properties
• Coordinate with the production crew on creating spots, and assist with production, as necessary
• Ensuring accounts are current in payment
• Networking through community and publicity events
• Servicing existing advertising accounts at the station, also developing new local advertising accounts
• Presentations to local business about the benefit of advertising on the station and digital properties
• Coordinate with production crew on creating spots, assist with production, as necessary
• Ensuring accounts are current in payment
• Networking through community and publicity events
• Other duties assigned

Customer service skills:

• Strong communication (working with clients, sales teams, and voice-over staff)
• Responsiveness and reliability (meeting deadlines and requests)
• Professionalism when representing the station at events or shoots
• Ability to understand client needs and translate them into content
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability when handling feedback or changes from clients/sales

Reasoning abilities:

• Creative thinking (developing concepts, scripts, and visual ideas)
• Problem-solving (handling production challenges, tight timelines)
• Decision-making (choosing shots, edits, story angles)
• Organizational thinking (planning shoots, coordinating projects)
• Attention to detail (ensuring quality in scripts, edits, and messaging)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

Physical demands:

• Standing, walking, and moving during shoots and events
• Driving to various shoot locations
• Possible long or irregular hours during productions or events

Work environment:

• Mix of office/studio and on-location work
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative setting with multiple departments (sales, news, production)
• Outdoor work at events or shoots in varying weather conditions
• Occasional high-pressure situations (live productions, telethons)
• Flexible schedule, possibly including evenings or weekends

At Cowles Company, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity is unwavering, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that together we can build a brighter future for our employees and our organization that enriches our organization, drives innovation, and fuels our success. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and strive to maintain a respectful, professional workplace where individuals are evaluated based on merit, performance, and business needs.

All candidates selected for hire will be required to submit to a background check. Drug Testing, including THC, applies to safety-sensitive positions. Position open until filled.