Marketing Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide support to marketing department in a broad range of areas including project execution, delivery of assets, vendor relationships, and communications.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with marketing project strategists, event team, communications team, analysts, and creative team to coordinate the successful execution of projects.
• Possess a working knowledge and understating of project management tools such as Workfront and ServiceNow; to effectively manage resources, track projects and tasks, report on progress and assist others in learning best practices.
• Verify that incoming requests have all information required to begin Proactively gathering missing information and regularly follow up on inquiries to keep work moving.
• Coordinate timely and appropriate media scheduling and support customer communication and promotional Organize and ensure successful delivery of media ad buys to support promotional, sponsorship and event efforts, verify proper placement and usage of branded items.
• Manage a variety of promotions among multiple networks and accurately track the corresponding affidavits, screen available promotional options and provide timely recommendations.
• Maintain vendor relationships including but not to printers, free-lancers, and other external partners to execute unique marketing tactics.
• Work with creative teams and vendors to adhere to internal printing Code and stamp invoices and work while adhering to budget.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Vocational Training, Associate’s Degree or equivalent job-related experience Focus in business, marketing, project management or communications preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years marketing experience
• Experience with project management tools such as Workfront or ServiceNow a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL & MENTAL QUALIFICATOINS: 

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.