Media Coordinator (Advertising Agency)

Background: Blink Advertising is a full-service ad agency with offices in Pittsburgh and Central PA.

Job Description: This is an entry-level position designed to support the media team through administrative coordination, billing reconciliation, creative/traffic assistance, and day-to-day platform management. The role focuses on learning the fundamentals of the media department by drafting ad copy, assisting AdOperations, and performing routine quality-control audits on live campaigns. As the primary "traffic" hub, the Coordinator ensures all media assets are organized and contributes to essential tasks like billing reconciliation and newsletter/organic content deployment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly billing reconciliation process from digital media campaigns; ensuring platform spends match budgets.

• Execute QA audits for live campaigns (checking URLs; tracking; and typos).

• Traffic creative assets from the creative/accounts department to the media team.

• Assist in creating documents/decks/etc for internal/external communications.

• Update data widgets and charts in client reporting dashboards.

• Assist AdOperations Team Members, as needed.

• Set up and deploy email marketing newsletters and manage subscriber lists,

as needed.

• Draft ad headlines; descriptions; and long-form copy for search; social; and newsletters, as needed.

• Post organic social content and monitor community engagement/replies,

as needed.

• Joining team meetings.

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

• 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 Media and Account Services Teams.

• Willingness to do some travel to clients.

• Blink has offices in Pittsburgh and Bellefonte, PA. Qualified applicants within close proximity are strongly desired.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience running digital advertising campaigns and general experience in advertising/marketing.

• College degree preferred.

• Proficiency in Google Drive (Docs/Sheets), Gmail, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel). Experience with programs such as Google, DSPs, Advantage software, Facebook, LinkedIn, Outbrain, etc.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

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

• Project positivity and charisma internally and externally.

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

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

• Strong analytical skills.

• Basic understanding of the advertising agency roles, services, functions and timelines for agency deliverables.

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

• Understanding 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.

• Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license; ability to work in a fast-paced remote/hybrid environment.

Blink's Core Values:

• Be Bold
• Lead the Way
• Live with Integrity
• Stay Nimble
• Spread Kindness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA 15215