Advertising Account Manager

Job Summary
Our client, a leading media and entertainment company, is seeking an Advertising Account Manager to support local advertising sales operations from booking through invoicing. This role will be responsible for managing advertising orders, maintaining client accounts, coordinating campaign execution, and partnering with internal teams to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate has experience supporting local linear television advertising, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has exceptional attention to detail.

Key Details

• Contract Type: Contract
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Work Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)

Core Responsibilities

• Support local multimedia advertising campaigns from pre-sale through post-sale across linear, addressable, programmatic, and self-service advertising
• Manage assigned advertising accounts by processing orders, revisions, and ongoing account maintenance
• Execute advertising order entry while ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Monitor campaign delivery, coordinate makegoods, spot replacements, and order revisions as needed
• Partner with traffic teams to resolve commercial placement discrepancies and ensure campaigns run as scheduled
• Work closely with finance to support billing activities and invoice accuracy
• Generate and distribute campaign reports, including pre-logs, post logs, and posting reports
• Collaborate with internal sales and operations teams to support campaign execution and reporting needs
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining organized and accurate records

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting local linear television advertising or media sales operations
• Experience managing advertising campaigns from booking through post-sale support
• Strong data entry, organization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, traffic, and finance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience using WideOrbit for advertising order management, trafficking, or revenue recognition
• Background supporting local television stations, cable providers, or national broadcast networks
• Experience with campaign reporting, reconciliation, and advertising order revisions
• Familiarity with political advertising workflows or high-volume advertising periods
• Experience working in media, advertising, or broadcast operations

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset
• Adaptable and proactive when solving operational challenges

Work Environment

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is $30 and $35/hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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