Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Sales Operations Group

Job Profile

Sales Support Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $19.18 - $28.80/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox First Media, a Cox Enterprise company, is a full-service digital and print organization offering local, regional, and national marketing solutions to solve business challenges. We specialize in building custom, omni-channel based solutions using first/third party data, programmatic display, search, social, OTT and dynamic creative for our advertisers. We believe in providing return on ad spend for our advertisers and have advanced attribution platforms to prove it. Join a company that values opportunity, innovation, and a collaborative environment. We’re expanding our team with smart, digital-savvy individuals eager to learn and make an impact. Here, you'll gain experience in multi-platform digital advertising within one of the largest privately-owned organizations in the U.S., working alongside a talented, hardworking team.

The Media Campaign Strategist is responsible for managing and optimizing digital and print advertising campaigns, ensuring alignment with team goals and maximizing digital revenue for Cox First Media. This role requires a highly organized self-starter who can prioritize tasks efficiently and translate sales data accurately across systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing campaign fulfillment, strategy, and optimization, maintaining workflow synergy, and delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external clients. The strategist must streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and adapt to a fast-paced environment, supporting team success through effective collaboration and detailed campaign management.

**Will require in office attendance in Dayton once a month for team meetings, etc.

Responsibilities:

Manage the entire lifecycle of digital and print campaigns across various platforms, including Social, SEO/SEM, Programmatic, and Email Marketing

Responsible for organization, process maintenance, entry, and optimization of digital and print components in campaigns using vendor platforms

Facilitate campaign reporting by accessing and managing data within designated marketing and analytics platforms.

Collaborate with the Sales Team to define and communicate campaign fulfillment needs

Handle creative requests, provide guidance on digital and print best practices aligned with client goals and KPIs

Act as liaison between Media Consultants, vendors, and clients, addressing client and vendor requests professionally and efficiently

Prepare and organize account documentation and correspondence, ensuring up-to-date records and effective communication with Media Consultants

Provide analysis, campaign insights, recommend strategies, facilitate training, and serve as backup support within the Media Campaign Strategist Team

Education & Business Experience:

High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience; or 5 years’ experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Standard knowledge of digital tactics specifically in strategy, trafficking, troubleshooting and managing campaign tracking and measurement

Solid knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with familiarity in Google Ad Manager, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, and the ability to learn several internal systems

Self-starter with strong organizational and analytical abilities with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment

Skilled multi-tasker with effective prioritization capabilities, meticulous attention to detail and proven customer service experience

Ability to apply creative, critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills while working under the pressure of deadlines

Demonstrates strong teamwork, communication skills, and computer proficiency, with the ability to manage cross-departmental relationships and deliver complex media solutions for digital and print advertising

Knowledge of Naviga and AffinityX, a plus

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.