Marketing and Advertising Coordinator

Next City, a nonprofit newsroom, is seeking a part-time, highly qualified Marketing and Advertising Coordinator to support a wide range of marketing functions, including communications, advertising, digital, and social media. The coordinator must be an organized multitasker, able to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Posting banner ads and sponsored articles on the Next City website and newsletters.
• Communicate with the editorial team to disseminate client deliverables.
• Execute marketing campaigns for clients across multiple media – sponsored articles, email marketing, and social platforms.
• Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and find creative solutions to client-specific needs.
• Ensure campaigns are meeting clearly defined conversion objectives.
• Create and deliver analytics and reporting to monitor and show progress to clients.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 1 – 3 years of digital marketing experience.
• Quantitative ability and an advanced understanding of digital media analytics, i.e., how to set up media analytics infrastructure to track KPIs for our clients.
• Have worked with platforms such as Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, Instagram Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.
• Experience with creating pleasing marketing materials with design software such as Canva and Google Slides.
• Experienced in managing a CRM platform.
• Knowledge and passion for technology, digital marketing, and innovation.
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated individual with an eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
• Meet or exceed deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and results-driven work style.
• Possess the ability to communicate directly with clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and independently as required.
• Interest in urbanism and racial equity in U.S. cities.
• A commitment to the mission and vision of Next City.

We are a small staff, and everyone wears many hats. You must be a team player, detail-oriented, adept at prioritizing and multitasking, and willing to pitch in where needed. Some travel will be required. This is a part-time, remote position. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@nextcity.org. Please put “Marketing and Advertising Coordinator” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled.

Founded in 2003, Next City is an independent nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire social, economic, and environmental change in cities through journalism and events worldwide. We publish award-winning long-form features and daily online coverage of the leaders, policies, and innovations driving progress and change in metropolitan regions worldwide.

Next City is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.