Lamar Advertising Company is hiring: National Advertising Campaign Specialist Ba

Our Lamar Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA) is now hiring a National Advertising Campaign Specialist to oversee all post-buy aspects of a National Campaign and manage the execution of dynamic digital campaigns.This position also acts as a liaison between the National Sales team, national customers, IT, and local Lamar offices to troubleshoot and drive resolutions during the life cycle of the campaign.The National Campaign Specialist is responsible for overseeing all post-buy aspects of a National Campaign including day-to-day communication of material delivery, installation updates, digital scheduling, and proof of performance delivery. The position ensures scheduling and campaign compliance and upholds digital scheduling best practices.What you can expect from us:A Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm work scheduleA 4-6 week training periodAn hourly range of $20.75 - $23 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive training programCareer advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverageShort & long-term disability and paid parental leaveEmployee Stock purchase plan401k plan with company matchWellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributionsSeasonal Corporate perks such as holiday parties, crawfish boils, and food trucksA beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, and an outdoor patio!What we are looking for in YOU:Strong written (Email) and verbal communication skillsStrong discernment and predictive problem-solving skillsHigh sense of urgencyHighly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented workWorks well under deadlines and pressureAbility to identify, analyze, and discuss issues and ideas clearly and effectively with all levels of staff as well as customers and their production companiesProficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Google Sheets)Ability to work independently and act on own initiativeAbility to learn and implement new computer applications quickly and effectivelyStrong mediation skillsCritical and analytical thinking skillsAbility to prioritize tasksBasic understanding of IT language and technical requirementsCustomer FocusedTeam PlayerEducation and ExperienceHS Diploma or equivalent requiredBA/BS Degree in a related field such as Business, Marketing or Communications preferredPrevious work experience in media preferred3-5 years of related work experience is requiredOr other equivalent combination of education and experienceA day in the life:Provide accurate spec sheets for contracted locations and shipping address information to customers supplying their own production materialsEnsure posting instructions for national campaigns are provided in a timely manner by customers and are ready for distributionAudit posting instructions and creative file images from the customer for accuracy; resolve creative file issues accordingly; directly with the customer or customer’s design agencyDistribute posting instructions and creative images to local sales offices for national campaignsTrack production materials, maintain tracking logs, and digital schedule organization best practices for each campaignExecute a high volume of digital scheduling on a daily basisCompile and distribute status update reports for customers on a daily basisTroubleshoot and help solve production-related issues with external and internal customers and partners to ensure an on-time posting of national campaignsIdentifies digital technical issues resulting in a delivery compromise like board outages and determines technical, local market, and client implications; takes action accordinglyAnticipate problems, and communicate with customers, National Account Executives, Account Managers, and local Lamar officesResponsible for managing digital goods or service solutions for Lamar's technical failures. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.We provide ad space through:BillboardsInterstate logosHandpainted muralsTransportation and airportsThe largest network of digital billboards in the United StatesWe live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.Why Lamar?Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.