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Coordinator - Advertising

Req Id: 702

Job Function: Communications / PR

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas, US, 72209

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible.Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Leads advertising sales and revenue growth with responsibility for achieving annual advertising goals for Arkansas Living, the state’s largest-circulation publication. Builds relationships with businesses that want to reach cooperative members and rural communities across Arkansas. Oversees key business operations for the magazine including advertising billing, circulation billing and circulation audit preparation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Proactively identifies and secures profitable new advertising accounts that align with Arkansas Living’s audience and mission. Converts qualified leads into closed sales through consistent outreach, timely follow-ups and tailored proposals that strengthen the magazine’s value to readers and advertisers. Actively participates in professional networking organizations and engages at conferences, trade shows and cooperative events to generate revenue-producing opportunities. Tracks and reports weekly sales activity and outcomes to demonstrate progress toward monthly and annual goals.

+ Manages and strengthens relationships with current advertisers, provides exemplary customer service to maximize retention and account value. Maintains regular communication and ensures timely, accurate fulfillment of contracted advertising. Identifies upsell opportunities that align with advertiser goals and demonstrates consistent progress in account satisfaction and renewal rates.

+ Supports the full sales cycle by presenting media kit offerings, handling advertiser inquiries as business development opportunities and negotiating rate card contracts that accurately reflect value and drive revenue.

+ Serves as an ambassador for Arkansas Living and the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, representing the magazine and the cooperative network with professionalism and positivity at conferences, community events and other public-facing activities. Active participation and a collaborative team mindset are essential.

+ Works directly with American MainStreet Publications (AMP), a national network of electric cooperative magazines, on national and regional advertising sales. Serves as Arkansas Living sales representative/liaison with AMP.

+ Prepares billing for advertisers and member cooperatives for circulation revenue and works with accounting for collection of overdue advertising accounts. Maintains accurate advertiser data for design and billing systems and ensures postal documentation and reporting for advertising.

+ Leads the strategic development of the magazine’s media kit and advertising positioning, collaborates with the graphic designer to ensure strong visual presentation and compelling value messaging. Conducts annual market analysis to inform rate card updates and develops the annual advertising strategy for print and digital assets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

+ Produces and traffics print and digital ads for clients, ensuring technical accuracy including size, bleed and resolution.

+ Prepares monthly and annual circulation and postal audit reports. Assists staff with printing, mailing, archiving processes.

+ Assists editor and staff in proofing the magazine throughout production, with special attention to the ads. Assists staff in uploading editorial and advertising content to magazine website on a monthly basis.

+ The ability to handle necessary stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. Maintains respectful conduct and a constructive attitude when working with internal staff, member cooperatives and external partners. Supports a collaborative team culture and responds positively to feedback and direction.

+ Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

+ Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

+ Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in advertising/marketing, business management or related field, plus 7 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver's license.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. High diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for considerable amount of diversity as an incumbent performs a variety of tasks. Such tasks might be performed from a given work area, or the individual may move about physically in performing a variety of duties. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Demonstrated success in advertising sales, preferably at a newspaper or magazine, is vital.

Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines and deliverables accurately in a fast-moving production environment.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software preferred.

In addition, this position will conduct the annual circulation audits and assist with updating mailing lists for the magazine, along with other business operations.

This position requires work beyond the regular 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M-F work week.

M** **ust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Why Join Us?

We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:

+ 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

+ 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match

+ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ 9 Paid holidays

+ 2 Floating holidays

+ Educational assistance

+ Paid time off accrual

+ Short-term disability

+ Long-term disability

+ Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

**Nearest Major Market:** Little Rock