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Advertising Manager / Marketing Representative
The River Register – Mason City, Iowa
Position Overview
The River Register is seeking a motivated, outgoing Advertising Manager / Marketing Representative to help grow advertising revenue and build strong relationships with businesses throughout Mason City, Clear Lake, Nora Springs, Rockford, Rudd, and the surrounding North Iowa area.
This position is centered on sales, relationship-building, and community involvement. You’ll work directly with local businesses to develop advertising and marketing solutions that help them reach customers through our print and digital platforms.
We are willing to train the right person. Sales, advertising, or marketing experience is preferred, but drive, communication skills, and the ability to build relationships are even more important.
Responsibilities
- Sell print advertising in The River Register
- Sell digital advertising, including website advertising, e-edition placements, social media opportunities, sponsored content, and other digital products
- Develop new advertising accounts throughout Mason City, Clear Lake, Nora Springs, Rockford, Rudd, and surrounding communities
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing advertisers
- Meet with business owners and decision-makers to learn about their businesses and marketing goals
- Develop advertising packages and campaigns that fit individual client needs
- Follow up consistently with prospects and existing customers
- Work with our design and production team to ensure advertisements are completed accurately and on time
- Help develop special sections, promotions, sponsorships, and new revenue opportunities
- Represent The River Register professionally at community and business events
- Maintain an organized pipeline of leads, prospects, and current customers
- Actively seek new business and identify opportunities to grow advertising revenue
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is:
- Personable and comfortable talking with business owners
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Driven to develop new business
- Persistent without being pushy
- Organized and dependable
- Comfortable making phone calls, sending emails, and meeting clients in person
- Interested in becoming involved in Mason City and the surrounding North Iowa communities
- Excited about sales and earning commission
- Comfortable learning print, digital, social media, and other advertising products
- Someone who enjoys building long-term relationships with local businesses
Previous sales, advertising, media, or marketing experience is helpful, but not required for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
The River Register is a growing local newspaper focused on providing strong community journalism while helping North Iowa businesses reach local customers.
This isn't simply an order-taking advertising position. We want someone who can develop relationships, generate new business, bring ideas to customers, and become a trusted marketing partner for businesses throughout the area.
For someone who is motivated and successful in sales, there is significant opportunity to grow with The River Register.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief introduction to:
publisher@theriverregister.com
Pay: $14.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $30