Digital Advertising Account Strategist

Job Description

Join us in empowering communities through innovative solutions.

About Catalyst IQ

Catalyst IQ is a leader in digital marketing and technology, formed by merging top brands from Advance Automotive: Adpearance, Fox Dealer, Search Optics, and ZeroSum. We help automotive dealers and manufacturers grow profitably by providing smarter and faster solutions. With a foundation of over a decade of technology development, extensive data points, numerous OEM certifications, and a national sales force, we merge innovation with expertise to deliver insights and intelligence that drive sales acceleration.

We are on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Advertising Account Strategist to become an integral part of our team. In this position, you will be responsible for managing strategic analytics, delivering actionable insights, and overseeing performance for a portfolio of accounts. If you thrive in a role that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, especially using data to craft compelling narratives for clients, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Responsibilities

Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients. Conduct monthly strategy meetings and campaign performance reviews. Convert client objectives into clear, actionable briefs for internal teams. Craft messaging strategies and offer copy for each vehicle in partnership with clients. Identify optimization opportunities and offer strategic recommendations proactively. Tactical Responsibilities

Collaborate with creative, media, and analytics teams to ensure accurate asset creation, scheduling, and tracking. Generate weekly and monthly performance reports with actionable insights. Manage campaign timelines, workflow, and deadline adherence. Support quality assurance processes for campaign setups and creative deliveries. Keep track of campaign performance and pacing across platforms like Google Ads, Meta, and DV360 throughout the month. What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. At least 3 years in digital advertising, media buying, or agency account management. Demonstrated success in managing client relationships in an agency setting. Familiarity with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, DV360, and GA4. Excellent communication skills to translate campaign data into persuasive narratives. Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple accounts and tight deadlines. Experience in automotive advertising is a plus, but not necessary. Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with mental health support, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, and a robust 401(k) plan for future savings. Enjoy generous paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, and an employee assistance program to maintain work/life balance, along with optional legal assistance, life insurance options, and flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

As one of the largest media groups in the United States, Advance Local Media operates leading news and information organizations in over 20 cities, reaching more than 52 million people monthly with high-quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our foundation is built on the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, and Forward-looking perspectives.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the employment process, please reach out to Human Resources with details of your request and contact information.

Advance Local Media does not offer sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.