Job Title:
Interactive Project Assistant, Barrington Interactive
Reports to:
Interactive Project Manager, Barrington Interactive
Position Profile:
Barrington Interactive, a fast-growing network of 14 local news and resource sites, has an immediate opening for an interactive project assistant.
You are tech savvy, love the web, love news, and like interacting with clients and people online. You may not be a programmer, but you use the web everyday. You want to be actively engaged in helping support Barrington’s largest product initiatives in 2010 and enjoy tackling and learning about whatever’s thrown in your direction – account management, search engine marketing, editorial programming…
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Support the launch and development of Barrington Interactive’s local guide product, ‘Best Bets’, which could include:
- Develop Best Bets campaigns
- Design logos and client promotion items
- Assist manager with the development of Google keyword campaigns on behalf of Premier Advertising clients
- Proofread and edit online copy
- Modify and edit graphics
- Handle change requests by client and/or station
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field. We are looking for a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills, is detail-oriented, a quick learner, and energetic. Prior experience with basic office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,) and design skills (Photoshop and/or InDesign helpful).
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Job Duration: Full Time
About Barrington
Barrington Interactive is a division of Barrington Broadcasting Group. Barrington was formed in 2003 to acquire and operate television stations in smaller markets across the United States. Barrington currently owns and operates twenty network affiliated television stations and operates a twenty-first station under a local marketing agreement.
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To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter & resume to interactivejobs@barringtontv.com. Applications must include salary requirements in order to be considered. Please use “Interactive Project Assistant” in the subject line of your email. Using a blank or unique subject line may cause your email to be overlooked or mistaken for the many spam emails we receive. We will contact you directly should your qualifications meet the position’s requirements. No phone calls please.
