Daily Aztec Advertising Director

Under the direction of the Daily Aztec General Manager and Editor in Chief, the Advertising Director supervises all sales and promotion activities of the advertising department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

Supervises and assists Account Executives in daily activities
Assigns leads
Answers any questions or concerns
Drives sales, positively reinforces and affirms sales success to entire team
Executes any necessary disciplinary actions
Puts together individual AE sales goals and holds each one accountable to them
Meets with all AE’s one-on-one weekly
Keeps Sales Manager informed of meeting outcomes
Works with General Manager to develops monthly sales goals for sales team to meet department budget expectations
Gives weekly sales reports and evaluations to General Manager
Fully understands and enforces DA advertising policies, including trades and alcohol advertising
Leads the Advertising Management team in creation and implementation of contests, team building exercises, business strategies and Sales Team training.
Works with the Sales Manager to sell and maintain DA accounts during the summer
Meets with General Manager and Editor in Chief weekly
Supervises, and works with the Sales Manager -- understanding and holding them accountable to their assigned responsibilities
Recruits, hires, trains, and organizes all advertising account executives – sales team
Checks and approves weekly advertising dummy for print edition
Checks and approves all digital ad placement on website
With assistance of Office Assistant and Accounts Receivable Clerk, keeps track of all ads in each print edition and on the website
Meets all assigned deadlines

Customer Service and Collaboration

Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety

Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
Adheres to Associated Students’ Code of Safe Practices
Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence
Ensures completion proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum & Preferred Requirements

Education:

Must be enrolled in at least 6 units at SDSU each semester and be in good academic standing

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

Works 20 hours a week
One hour before 11 AM, five days a week
Maintains and posts daily office

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking around campus. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the individual to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. This person will also spend time filing, walking, and have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time, including banker boxes and files.

Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation