Advertising Specialist

SurgeU; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SurgeU seeks an Advertising Specialist to support two event brands, optimizing ad spend and coordinating campaigns. You’ll work with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely execution and data-driven decision making.

You will review creative assets, manage timelines, and report on performance, contributing to an eight-figure marketing budget and revenue growth for Life Surge/SurgeU.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, event management, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with project management software (e.g., Asana).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, media strategies, and data analytics is a plus.
• Familiarity with ticketing platforms and media buying tools (Google Ads, Facebook Ads) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end event processes for two brands, liaising with internal teams and vendors.
• Review and organize advertising copy and creative materials for approval.
• Monitor performance of events and campaigns and provide data insights and reporting.
• Analyze ad spend performance and identify optimization opportunities to meet KPIs.
• Develop market strategies, research audience insights, assist with A/B testing and track campaign performance.
• Coordinate cross-channel campaigns and ensure timely execution across platforms.
• Review and approve creative assets to align with brand messaging and goals.
• Manage project timelines and flag delays or issues.

Skills

Marketing

Event management

Excel

Asana

Analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

Asana

Job description

Reporting to: Vice President of Customer Communication

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Who We Are

SurgeU is a mission-driven parent company overseeing a family of brands, including Life Surge, focused on faith-based business education and empowerment. One of the fastest-growing organizations in the country, Life Surge/SurgeU exists to inspire, train, and equip people to build their personal impact in ways that glorify God. By producing 30+ annual events and providing financial education to thousands around the nation, we do just that.

We are a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping people learn, grow, and connect so they may live more enriched lives. Our culture is one where we celebrate each other, individually and as a team. We look to acknowledge and reward our star performers. Let your light shine in our company!

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Advertising Specialist to support the Head of Customer Communication in overseeing the advertising and promotional setup for our event brands. The specialist will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective management of the marketing operations, supporting campaign execution, optimizing ad spend, and managing key relationships with both internal teams and external agencies. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role with the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of an eight-figure marketing budget and drive revenue growth for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating end-to-end event processes for two event brands, including liaising with internal teams and external vendors to ensure event components are on track.
• Help with reviewing and organizing advertising copy and creative materials for approval.
• Monitor daily/weekly performance of ongoing events and campaigns and provide data insights and reporting to the Senior Manager of Performance Marketing.
• Assist with analyzing ad spend performance and identifying areas for optimization to meet key performance metrics (KPIs).
• Assist in the development of market strategies, including researching audience insights, assisting with A/B testing for creatives, and tracking campaign performance.
• Help coordinate cross-channel campaigns (digital, traditional, organic, and paid media) and ensure timely execution across all platforms.
• Help review and approve creative assets (ads, videos, merchandise, etc.) to ensure they align with brand messaging and event goals.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring all materials and campaigns are delivered on time, and proactively flag any delays or issues.
• Help communicate key updates and progress on event execution to internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency across departments.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Assist in reconciling invoices and tracking the budget for both advertising spend and event-related expenses.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, event management, or a related field, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with project management software (e.g., Asana).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, media strategies, and data analytics is a plus.
• Familiarity with ticketing platforms and media buying tools (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) is a bonus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-budget marketing and event campaigns, especially in the entertainment or large-scale consumer event sectors.
• Familiarity with advertising spend management and reporting tools.
• Project management experience, including PM tools such as Asana or MS Project.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Holiday and Paid Time Off.
• Non-corporate, casual, entrepreneurial, comfortable, fun, and proactive work environment.
• High-level performers, disciplined, and self-motivated people will do VERY WELL in this environment.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve or change based on business needs and discretion of leadership.

Life Surge/SurgeU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and seek to empower each individual while supporting the many perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.