What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advertising Manager/Marketing Consultant position at The River Register?
Advertising Manager / Marketing ConsultantThe River RegisterA Nelson Media Company Newspaper
Nelson Media Company is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Advertising Manager / Marketing Consultant to help businesses grow through strategic advertising and marketing solutions with The River Register.
Serving Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties, The River Register is a newly rebranded community newspaper with a growing print, digital, and multimedia presence. This position offers the opportunity to become a trusted marketing partner for businesses throughout North Iowa while helping strengthen local journalism.
We're looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building long-term relationships, solving business challenges, and helping clients succeed. Sales experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual who is motivated, personable, and eager to learn.
Position Overview
This is much more than an advertising sales position.
As an Advertising Manager / Marketing Consultant, you'll work directly with local businesses, organizations, schools, nonprofits, and community leaders to develop customized marketing strategies that help them reach more customers and grow their business.
Rather than simply selling advertising, you'll serve as a trusted consultant—recommending the right mix of print, digital, video, social media, sponsored content, and other marketing services offered by Nelson Media Company to help clients achieve their goals.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with business owners and community leaders throughout Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties
- Sell print advertising in The River Register
- Sell digital advertising, including website display ads, e-edition advertising, sponsored content, newsletters, and social media campaigns
- Introduce clients to Nelson Media Company's full range of marketing services, including professional video production, digital marketing, social media management, branding, graphic design, website services, and other customized advertising solutions
- Meet with business owners to understand their goals and recommend marketing strategies that produce results
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities throughout the coverage area
- Collaborate with clients and our creative team to develop effective advertising campaigns
- Maintain regular communication with clients while providing outstanding customer service
- Represent The River Register and Nelson Media Company professionally throughout the communities we serve
What We're Looking For
- Sales, advertising, marketing, or customer service experience preferred
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- A self-motivated individual who enjoys meeting new people
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Basic understanding of digital marketing is helpful but not required
- Willingness to learn—we're committed to training the right candidate
- A passion for helping local businesses succeed
About The River Register
The River Register is a newly rebranded community newspaper serving Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties with trusted local journalism. Through print, digital, and expanding multimedia coverage, we connect residents with the stories, businesses, and organizations that make North Iowa a great place to live and work.
About Nelson Media Company
Nelson Media Company owns and operates community newspapers throughout Iowa and Wisconsin while providing a full suite of marketing services to businesses of all sizes.
In addition to trusted local journalism, our team offers professional video production, digital advertising, social media management, graphic design, website development, branding, content creation, and customized marketing strategies designed to help businesses grow.
We believe every business has a story worth telling, and we're passionate about helping our clients connect with their customers through creative, effective marketing.
Why Join Our Team?
This is more than a sales position.
It's an opportunity to become a trusted marketing advisor to businesses across North Iowa while helping shape the future of local media. Every day, you'll help local companies grow, strengthen community relationships, and make a meaningful impact through innovative advertising and marketing solutions.
If you enjoy helping people succeed and want unlimited opportunities to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary plus commission
- Unlimited earning potential
- Flexible schedule with opportunities for partial remote work
- Ongoing sales and marketing training
- The opportunity to represent one of North Iowa's newest and fastest-growing community media brands
To Apply
Please send your resume or a brief introduction to:
Chris Nelson
President & CEO
Nelson Media Company
Email: cnelson@nelsonmediacompany.com
Pay: $13.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mason City, IA 50401
Salary : $13 - $40