Ameristar
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advertising Coordinator will assist with tracking and processing of marketing collateral.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain project and reference files, including historical job filing system for each project and archival/sample system for all marketing collateral (including printed and electronic materials).
- Route advertising proof and obtain the appropriate property and corporate approval signatures for each project, at the direction of the Sr. Advertising Manager
- Update weekly project tracking spreadsheet and distribute to corporate and property advertising teams.
- Assist with production of corporate-controlled marketing collateral, to include obtaining vendors bids, performing press checks and ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Assist with various marketing-related projects as necessary at the direction of the Sr. Advertising Manager.
- Coordinate and assist with photo shoots as necessary.
- Traffic necessary files (particularly photography) to graphic design agencies and maintain archival of electronic and actual photography.
- Log/track all vendor estimates and invoices, prepare recaps of vendor invoices within two weeks of receipt, obtain necessary approvals, and maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Prepare and maintain promotional and media calendars as needed; monitor critical dates and inform appropriate parties of upcoming deadlines.
- Participate in weekly marketing meetings to enable coordination of activities as they develop.
- In the event of absence (i.e., on vacation or leave) of Sr. Advertising Manager, assume responsibilities for working with Ameristar properties and design/production vendors on all marketing materials, under direction of Corporate VP of Marketing and/or Creative Director.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- College education strongly preferred, and/or two to three years work experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be very detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Must be PC literate, with a proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must have good math skills and general accounting skills for financial tracking.
