Media Advisor – Illini Media Group

Illini Media Group is a marketing and advertising organization built around a simple belief: local businesses should grow—not just advertise.

We partner with small and mid-sized businesses across Champaign-Urbana to connect strategy, digital solutions, and data into measurable outcomes. Our focus isn’t selling ads—it’s helping businesses get chosen more often.

We are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Media Advisor who wants to be out in the market—working directly with business owners, building smart strategies, and making a measurable impact on growth.

This is not a sit-behind-a-desk role.
This is a build-something-that-matters role.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work directly with local businesses to understand how they grow—and develop marketing strategies that help them perform at a higher level.

Your solutions may include:

• Search marketing
• Targeted display
• Paid social
• Video
• Audio

But the tools are not the focus.

Your responsibility is connecting those tools to real business outcomes such as:

• Website traffic
• Phone calls
• Store visits
• Brand awareness
• Revenue growth

Success in this role means your clients clearly see—and believe in—the results you create.

What You’ll Own

Business Development & Growth

• Build strong relationships with local business owners and decision-makers
• Identify growth opportunities and develop strategic marketing plans
• Consistently generate new business while expanding existing accounts

Strategy & Execution

• Design customized marketing solutions that go beyond pre-built packages
• Present ideas in a way that builds trust and clarity
• Ensure campaigns align with real business goals—not just activity

Client Relationships

• Serve as a trusted marketing partner—not just a vendor
• Communicate results and continuously optimize performance
• Help clients make smarter, data-driven decisions

What Makes This Role Different

You are not here to:

• Push pre-packaged products
• Take orders
• Sell one-off campaigns

You are here to:

• Think strategically
• Build long-term partnerships
• Help businesses grow in a measurable way

Who Thrives Here

• Naturally competitive, but relationship-driven
• Comfortable in the community, meeting new people and building networks
• Curious about how businesses operate and grow
• Coachable, motivated, and always improving
• Organized, accountable, and self-directed
• Energized by building something—not maintaining it

Sales experience is helpful.
Drive, discipline, and mindset matter more.

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary commission bonus opportunities
• Strong earning potential tied to performance

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Ongoing professional development

About Illini Media Group

Illini Media Group is a locally focused organization dedicated to strengthening businesses in the Champaign-Urbana market.

We connect strategy, execution, and measurable results—and take pride in being a partner our clients trust.

Apply

To apply, please send your resume to:
Julrey@illinimediagroup.com

PIreland@illinimediagroup.com

Illini Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $45,000