Who are we?
Charlatan Publications Inc is responsible for producing the Charlatan, Carleton University’s independent student newspaper — a locally-run, not-for-profit in Ottawa that has been publishing for more than 75 years, providing news for students and the Carleton University community.
Job Description: Advertising Manager
The Charlatan Advertising Manager is a versatile part-time (15 hours per week) position with influence in many aspects of our business. The Advertising Manager will have a close relationship with the board members and Editor-in-Chief and be involved in fundamental advances to the business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communicating with organizations/businesses on and off campus to sell advertisements for the website and the print newspaper;
- Manage and respond to advertising customer inquiries;
- Maintain advertising pages and online ads through website platform (WordPress);
- Involvement in social media management relating to advertisements;
- Proactively researching and implementing new industry trends and standards to the Charlatan advertising policy, strategy, and relationships with advertisers;
- Designing and placing ads in print editions of the Charlatan;
- Meeting monthly advertising sales goals as determined by the Board of Directors at the beginning of each month;
- Reporting to the Chair, providing support when required;
- Other marketing duties as required.
Characteristics of a strong applicant include:
- Experience in any responsibilities listed above;
- Experience working with students or in an educational or not-for-profit environment;
- Degree or diploma in business administration, marketing or similar, or in pursuit of one;
- Organized;
- Creative;
- Flexible;
- Time Management;
- Resourceful;
- Have initiative;
- Positive attitude;
- Computer Proficiency.
Other Important Information:
The position requires part-time work beginning as soon as October to November 2021.
This job description does not include a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position.
All applicants must be willing and able to abide by Carleton University’s COVID-19 safety and vaccination policies, including being able to attest to having received two doses of an approved Health Canada vaccine (unless otherwise exempted).
Job Type: Part-Time (15 hours)
Salary: $16.50 per hour + 10% commision
Please send resumes to advertising.charlatan@gmail.com
