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At AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, we love what we do, we have fun doing it and we pay it forward.
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Our mission is to do work that positively impacts people’s lives in significant ways. The connections we have with each other, our clients and our communities are an important part of achieving that mission. We are privileged to do energizing creative work every day on behalf of clients doing really amazing work in their fields.
Maintaining a healthy culture is a priority at AMPERAGE, and it starts at the top. Our CEO/President Bryan Earnest is a strong advocate for walking our talk. We are kind, positive and hold each other accountable to AMPERAGE standards.
Looking for marketing and advertising jobs in the midwest, AMPERAGE is a full-service marketing agency of seasoned professionals with the expertise to truly Move the Needle for our clients. Sound like you? Power up your career at AMPERAGE, voted the 2022 Best Place For Working Parents.
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and Advertising Jobs | Current Openings
Public Relations Intern
Are you a dynamic problem solver and highly motivated college student or recent graduate with a passion for public relations and writing? If so, the role of an AMPERAGE PR intern might be a match for you.
In the fast-paced world of public relations, the PR intern helps our clients achieve success. Desired candidates are quick-thinkers and adaptive problem solvers who are organized, goal-oriented, and capable of meeting multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
PR Interns are expected to work with accountability. This means helping to write copy, develop media lists and track results. In this role, you’ll:
- Support day-to-day PR tactics for a variety of clients.
- Draft content including social media posts, press releases, articles, blog posts and more.
- Work with the PR team and account managers to communicate progress.
- Track results and help report those results effectively.
- Commit to learning and growing as the ever-changing media landscape shifts.
- Recommend ideas for building PR for clients and learn how to create effective PR strategies.
Daily tasks will include:
- Drafting content for various target audiences.
- Tracking results.
- Building and updating media lists.
- Communicating with internal teams.
- Organizing key information.
Key skills and characteristics of ideal candidates include:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
- Adaptable and able to work with various levels of professionals
- Highly motivated, persistent and resilient
Email cover letter and resume to wdungey@amperagemarketing.com
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Associate Traffic Manager
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our team as an Associate Traffic Manager in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (hybrid remote negotiable after 90 days; must be available for in-person company meetings). This position will be responsible for managing project workflows, ensuring timely delivery of client projects and facilitating communication between departments. If you’re passionate about organization and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Build schedules for client and internal production projects, reviewing and adjusting timelines as needed.
- Collaborate with account services and production teams about current and anticipated work to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
- Assign tasks and evaluate resource allocation.
- Monitor the status of projects, highlighting roadblocks and resource issues, and propose solutions to streamline processes.
- Open, initiate and close jobs to ensure efficient and accurate client billing and project reporting.
- Organize project information and provide to freelancers to ensure client objectives can be delivered.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships through effective communication.
We’re looking for a future AMPer with the following competencies:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong planning, organizing and prioritization skills
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Decision-making ability
- Detail- and deadline-oriented
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing agency and client needs
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
An associate’s degree and a minimum of 2 years project management experience is required.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a passionate team, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications to wdungey@amperagemarketing.com. Be sure to include examples of how you’ve successfully managed projects or improved workflows in previous roles. No phone calls, please.
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Media Director
AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is a dynamic agency serving clients across the Midwest and beyond. With a focus on creativity, innovation and strategic thinking, we help our clients achieve their marketing goals through a blend of traditional and digital media solutions. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Media Director to lead our talented team and drive impactful results for our clients.
The Media Director will spearhead client marketing efforts across various digital platforms and traditional media channels. They will develop and execute strategic paid media initiatives, oversee a team of media professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive media strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong media background and a proven track record of driving brand awareness, engagement and conversions.
Qualifications include:
- 7 or more years of experience in traditional and/or digital paid media
- Strong understanding of traditional and digital media channels, including social media, search engines, display advertising, television, radio and out-of-home
- Experience managing email marketing campaigns, including segmentation, content creation, and performance tracking
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and platforms
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, motivate and develop team members
- Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends
- Flexibility to adapt to market trends, consumer behavior, emerging technologies and changing client needs
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
If you are passionate about media and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment, we want to hear from you! Submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to wdungey@amperagemarketing.com. No phone calls, please.
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Business Development Representative
Are you a dynamic problem solver and highly motivated professional with a passion for driving sales and securing new business opportunities? If so, the role of an AMPERAGE Business Development Representative might be a match for you.
In the fast-paced world of sales, Business Development Representatives play a crucial role in driving business growth and success. Desired candidates are quick-thinkers, adaptive problem solvers, who are organized, goal-oriented, and capable of meeting multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
Business Development Representatives are expected to work with a sense of ownership and accountability. This means taking the initiative to drive innovation and creativity in your sales approach. We’re looking for someone to stay ahead of the curve and drive results by constantly seeking new ways to add value.
Some of the primary responsibilities for this position include:
- Finding, qualifying and nurturing new business leads with the ultimate goal of increased sales revenue
- Generating revenue and meeting sales targets through new business acquisition
- Proposal writing
- Developing and leading new business presentations
- Attending networking events, conferences and tradeshows
- Staying relevant with industry trends, competitor activities and market developments
- Utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) system to track sales progress
A minimum of two years of B2B sales experience is required. Agency or direct marketing experience preferred. Key skills and characteristics of ideal candidates include:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams
- Adaptable and able to work with various levels of professionals
- Highly motivated, persistent and resilient
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to wdungey@amperagemarketing.com. No phone calls, please.
AMPERAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.