Digital Advertising Specialist 2 - IFB

IAA Illinois Agricultural Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Time off to volunteer

Job summary

Illinois Farm Bureau is seeking a skilled advertising sales professional to support the organization’s advertising and news platforms, including FarmWeek, FarmWeekNow.com, RFD Radio Network, and Partners magazine. The role emphasizes customer service, upselling opportunities, and data-driven decision-making.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of relevant experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming and places outgoing sales calls regarding classified advertisements for assigned publications.
• Assists customers with classified ad ordering, duration, wording, payment and final publishing.
• Identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities to increase advertising revenues across all platforms.
• Works as member of the advertising team to help develop concepts and methods to implement promotional and outreach marketing projects.
• Collaborates with team members and customers to understand specifications and organize projects to ensure specifications, deadlines and budget are met.
• Assists with developing digital analytics reports for key stakeholders, including the Board.
• May develop creative designs for print and digital display ads and other illustrations for IFB advertising and news platforms upon request.
• Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, technology and new opportunities within field of responsibility.

Skills

Advertising sales

Customer service

Digital analytics

Project coordination

Creative design

Job description

Join us at the Illinois Farm Bureau to become part of an influential leader that has a rich history and vision toward the future of agriculture. We’re excited you’re looking for a career with Illinois Farm Bureau as we advocate for farmers and agriculture. We’re a grassroots organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois.

About the role

Provides advertising sales and production support for Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) advertising and news platforms including FarmWeek, FarmWeekNow.com, RFD Radio Network, Partners magazine.

How does this role make an impact?

• Receives incoming and places outgoing sales calls regarding classified advertisements for assigned publications. Assists customers with classified ad ordering, duration, wording, payment and final publishing. Identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities to increase advertising revenues across all platforms.
• Works as member of the advertising team to help develop concepts and methods to implement promotional and outreach marketing projects.
• Collaborates with team members and customers to understand specifications and organize projects to ensure specifications, deadlines and budget are met.
• Assists with developing digital analytics reports for key stakeholders, including the Board. Utilizes data to assist in decision-making regarding news content, messaging and promotion.
• May develop creative designs for print and digital display ads and other illustrations for IFB advertising and news platforms upon request.
• Exercises professional leadership by keeping abreast of current trends, developments, technology and new opportunities within field of responsibility.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

• Normal office environment.
• Limited lifting for moving equipment and displays weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive computer work.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Base Pay Range:

Base Pay Range: $62,000-$85,250. The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience. Incentive Pay: In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Illinois Farm Bureau planted roots in 1916 and is one of the largest Farm Bureau organizations in the United States. Illinois Farm Bureau is a voice for Illinois farmers, farm families, and anyone involved in food and agriculture. That covers a lot of ground. Illinois Farm Bureau represents members in Springfield, IL and Washington D.C. When you become a part of Illinois Farm Bureau, you become part of something that touches the lives of people every day. You truly make a difference.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer.

Illinois Farm Bureau does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Illinois Farm Bureau is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Our Mission

Improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life. Since 1916, IFB has remained dedicated to advocating for farmers and agriculture, connecting the farming community with consumers and promoting the values and quality of life we hold dear in Illinois. We’re a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food and families in Illinois. Our members join because they are looking for advocacy, access to reliable agricultural information and education and our member benefits. We also invest in the future of agriculture via the IAA Foundation, grow agricultural leaders through developmental programming and events, cultivate environmental stewardship and champion innovation by working with our partner and affiliated organizations, such as COUNTRY Financial; GROWMARK; Prairie Farms Dairy and the state commodity groups. Our employees regardless of their connection to agriculture are instrumental in providing this value to our members by creating and managing programs, services and activities. We support their development through continuous learning and training, tuition assistance and a competitive, full-range package of benefits. Our people are our members’ neighbors, and we work to ensure they share the same opportunities for personal and professional growth and contributing to their communities.

Locations and Hybrid Opportunities

IFB is headquartered in Bloomington, IL, with hybrid positions available at our home office and statewide across our 93 County Farm Bureau offices.