Associate Advertising Operations

Green & Wood Media Services is seeking talented, hard-working, and kind people interested in learning the intricacies of digital media, programmatic, audience data, and advertising operations. The opportunity will include training on platforms such as Facebook Ads, TapClicks/TapReports, programmatic DSPs, media planning, ad operations, and more. Experience in the workforce is required. Demonstrated interest in digital advertising, marketing, math, statistics/analytics, project management, and working in a customer service-oriented environment is required.

The position will require planning, placement, and reporting on digital advertising programs for progressive organizations, non-profits, candidates for office, and political organizations. This is in addition to work planning, placing, and reporting on digital advertising campaigns for brands, retail locations, product marketers, and more.

We help elect Democrats, pass progressive legislation, and sell more cheeseburgers. If that's your bag, get in touch at lori@greenandwoodmedia.com.

SAMPLE / TYPICAL CLIENTS

We work with a cross-section of political, non-profit, public affairs, and traditional marketing clients. We specifically don't work with campaigns, clients, or organizations that are anti-choice, oppose civil rights and freedoms for LGBTQ+ people, deny climate change, or promote the extraction and exploitation of fossil fuels.

• MoveOn.org Political Action
  
• Polk County Water & Land Legacy
  
• New Frontier Action (501c3)
  
• Mass Tort Recruitment (Dicamba, Syngenta, Paraquat, CPF, etc)
  
• Antonio Brown for Mayor
  
• Ballot Measures (Marijuana Legalization, Conservation Funding, Psilocybin)
  
• Congressional Campaigns / Senate Races
  
• Candidates for Governor
  
• COVID-19 Testing Providers
  
• Maritime Insurance Programs
  

SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience with the following tools, specialties, interests, and software applications is important for someone looking to succeed in this role. An example of skills, software, and competencies includes:

• Google Sheets, Docs, Forms
  
• Microsoft Excel / Apple Numbers
  
• Copy Editing / ProofReading
  
• Computer science
  
• Communications Studies
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Statistical Analysis
  
• Econometrics / Economics / Mathematics
  
• Social Sciences / Political Science
  
• Behavioral psychology
  
• Marketing & Business
  
• Self-Starting Individual
  
• Experience with digital media

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma required, prefer candidates with Associates Degree, or higher, or currently in college. No experience is required, but the ability to use core software (Google Sheets, Docs, etc) is required. The job will require basic computer, math, and communication skills. Preference for those with some marketing experience, but not required. Interest in politics, experience with field organizing, or data is highly desirable.

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS

Associates will work from home or remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Strong preference for applicants within Des Moines, IA or Columbia, SC. You will need to provide your own stable internet connection and workspace. The company will provide a stipend for a laptop computer and for high-speed internet. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA and work hours will be between 8 AM - 5:00 PM CST. If you are based in Des Moines or Central Iowa, additional in-person opportunities to meet will be part of the role.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

In addition to being a key part of our advertising operations team, Associates will be provided with a stipend to take classes towards a Digital Advertising Certificate offered online through Coursera. In addition, Fellows will have the opportunity to have one-on-one mentoring sessions with digital advertising professionals, certification in Google and Facebook Advertising, and training programs with major programmatic platforms such as Xandr (AT&T), Basis (Centro), OneView (Roku), and more.

Upon completion of the certificate programs with Green & Wood, you will have the skills to take on entry-level and account associate positions with major digital media firms, agencies, or media platforms.

Green & Wood Media Services (GWMS) is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. GWMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all GWMS employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors.