Marketing Consultant

Position Title: Marketing Consultant

PositionStatus: Full-time, Exempt

Position Salary: Base plus Commission

Summary:

Our Marketing Consultants harness the power of our television, streaming and digital marketing platforms to grow local businesses. This position comes with an established client list at the market leader in town. They will maintain a relationship with those current advertising clients along with developing new clients. Strong communication skills along with proficient presentation skills are essential in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Servicing existing advertising accounts at the station, also developing new local advertising accounts.
• Presentations to local businesses 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 as Assigned
• Support sales initiatives through content that helps sell products/services
• Collaborate with sales, news, and production teams
• Help plan and promote stories and station events
• Take leadership on productions and occasionally direct others
• Ensure consistent branding (e.g., “donuts”/recurring segments)
• Assist with both creative and technical production needs

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

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in broadcast sales (minimum of one year preferred)

What we offer:

We are a family-owned and operated multi-business organization with a heart for the community we serve and our employees! We set you up for success by providing the necessary tools and training needed to succeed in your position. This includes:

• A friendly, supportive, and professional team atmosphere
• Competitive wages and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Employee Assistance Programs, and so much more!
• We believe work/life balance is key to continued success. We offer Vacation days, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, and more!

For detailed information regarding benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday time, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/NonStopLocalMT

What Next? If you want to be part of our winning team and live & work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, email your cover letter, resume, and link to your reel to: Luke Thoburn, Director of Employee Development at Luket@nonstoplocal.com.

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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.

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,959 - $97,186