Posted On: July 7, 2016

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: Advertising Week

Company Description

Since its creation in 2004, Advertising Week has drawn more than 2 million participants from around the world to New York City for a weeklong hybrid of thought leadership Seminars and unique evening special events. Beyond education, engagement, enlightenment, & entertainment, the mission of The Week is to inspire young people to join the craft; focus on the social impacts of advertising; and shine a bright light on the business and economic influence of the advertising, media and marketing industries. Advertising Week is produced globally by Stillwell Partners.

Job Description

This entry level position will be responsible for content creation and assistance across multiple platforms and mediums. In this role, you will specialize in both ideating and creating content, as well as developing content concepts and contributing to content strategies across multiple company properties.
Focus will be in the following areas:
1) Content Creation and Aggregation
• Write and update content items for multiple company, informational, and event websites, including but not limited to regular news updates, event calendar listings, partner materials, newsletters, everyday site updates & maintenance.
• Daily aggregation of industry news and content to be shared across company website and social platforms.

2) Social Media Content:
• Work with Social Media Director to develop and execute new and creative ways to position content across social platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Snapchat.
• Assist Social Media Director in expanding existing social audience to new markets across each platform.

3) Copy Editing and Proofing – Advertising Week Guidebook
• Assistance with copy editing and proofing of the official Advertising Week guidebook and digital calendar. Assist the programming team with ensuring consistency, fact-checking and overseeing sponsor and marketing needs.
• Track status of each section of the guidebook and calendar and manage the approvals of text, photo and logo materials.
• Work with the Operations Director to route proofs through department heads for approval and proofing.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all publication materials.

4) Additional Responsibilities
• Assist departments in copy editing and fact-checking other event materials, such as newsletters, press releases, print/digital ads, screen cards and signage to maintain editorial consistency across the board.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing ability and must be able to manage and meet tight deadlines under pressure with the ability to respond to fast-changing priorities.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the advertising, media and technologies industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and ability to position content across various accounts
• Strong organizational skills

Please submit cover letter, two to three examples of short-form writing, and resume.
No Phone Calls. Due to expected number of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter, two to three examples of short-form writing, and resume to Kristen Harold (jobs2@advertisingweek.com)
No Phone Calls. Due to expected number of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.