Westword.com is a popular multimedia platform for news, entertainment, and cultural criticism in Denver. The website's content encompasses a range of topics, from local politics and social issues to local music and art events. Westword.com offers editorial coverage and reviews of restaurants, bars, and cultural events in the city, as well as extensive coverage of the Denver cannabis scene. The website also features profiles of prominent people in the area and investigative reporting pieces that explore in-depth stories relevant to the Denver community. With an engaged and active readership, Westword.com is a go-to source for anything Denver-related.
en.wikipedia.orgWestword also produces an annual list of Masterminds, people whose contribution to arts and culture in the Denver area deserve special recognition.
But with the deluge came a dilemma: so many young, active people -- and so little that told them what was happening in their increasingly dynamic city. That’s where Westword came in.media-index.kochava.comWestword was born back in 1977, when Denver was booming. Thousands of baby boomers were fleeing the coasts, lured to Colorado by the climate, the scenery, and the promise of endlessly flowing Coors.
It also features regular nightlife and other event coverage on its slideshow page, westword.com/slideshow.dictionary.sensagent.comWestword.com also has four blogs: Backbeat, a music blog; Cafe Society, about the Denver food scene; the Latest Word, a news and general-interest blog; and Show and Tell, an arts and culture blog.
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EncryptedSite is Encrypted
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CountryHosted in United States
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CityErith, Bexley
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Latitude\Longitude51.4833 / 0.2 Google Map
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Traffic rank#8,794 Site Rank
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Site age29 yrs old
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Site Owner informationWhois info
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Owner(s)Voice Media Group
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Founded1977
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Headquarters1278 Lincoln St,,Denver,, Colorado, 80203, USA
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FormatMagazine
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PublisherScott Tobias
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EditorPatricia Calhoun
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Circulation67,520 (6/30/2014)
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TypeAlternative weekly
#8,794
29 yrs
United States
Based on a 20-year success in Newsprint and Digital offerings, the Voice Media Group network is growing fast. As such, we are looking to hire a Senior Digital Sales Lead...
Job Description
Are you seeking a fast-paced, high-activity sales position? Are you a hunter who's ready to close big business in a competitive environment?
We are looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals who will drive sales in our markets across the U.S. By developing and implementing best practices with our local and national sales teams, you will maximize sales and lead our team to success. You will also lead by example and sell and carry a list of your own.
The Senior Digital Sales Lead is an on-site resource for digital advertising-related questions, strategies and best-practice models, and is an integral part of each market. By setting expectations high and creating successful campaigns for clients, the Senior Digital Sales Lead ensures growth within the business and retains clients for future campaigns. This position is one of the most vital in the company, and we pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.
The Senior Digital Sales Lead plays an important role in our business by meeting quick deadlines, establishing consistent reporting on live accounts, keeping a full pipeline, managing sales activity, and communicating regularly with upper management. Attention to detail, staying informed of digital advertising best practices, and having a passion for all things digital are critical aspects of the position. Most important, a qualified candidate must be able to blend sales, operations and education, and must be able to sell both inside and outside the building to effectively succeed in this role.
The Senior Digital Sales Lead will:
• Acquire a granular, intimate knowledge of Voice Media Group's capabilities, specifically within programmatic platforms (RTB and Audience Extension) and SEO.
• Possibly travel to partner markets, where he/she will work with individual sales teams, implement ongoing training, participate in client-interfacing sales calls, manage local pipelines and measure sales activity.
• Be able to interpret market-analytics data and convey campaign wins to clients and local sales teams in order to reduce turnover and grow existing clients' monthly investments.
Qualifications
• 3+ years in selling digital advertising, social media, RTB and programmatic to a number of different Industries/Categories
• 3+ years working and communicating with clients or internal customers focused on sales, operations and/or performance conversations
• Experience with all major digital advertising platforms including Google, Bing, Yahoo, all social media channels, and programmatic best practices
• Experience aggregating, providing and explaining performance reporting for digital media campaigns
• Working knowledge of digital production, design, digital ad tags, and/or creative specs
• Demonstrated experience handling, organizing and managing complex, detailed oriented tasks with a high level of success and a very low error rate
• Ability to work independently and solve problems through provided channels
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Back in 1977, Denver was booming. Thousands of Baby Boomers were fleeing the coasts, lured to Colorado by the climate, the scenery, the promise of endlessly flowing Coors. But with the deluge came a dilemma: so many young, active people - and so little to read that told them what was happening in their increasingly dynamic city. That's why Westword was born...
As a result, www.westword.com has become both the first and the last stop of the day for anyone who wants to know what's going on in Denver. But the more things change, the more they stay the same: Every week, the print edition is also eagerly snatched up in college classrooms, coffeehouses, corporate offices and at the State Capitol by faithful readers who continue to appreciate hard-hitting, award-winning journalism that both covers the cultural scene - and uncovers where the deals are going down.
Job Description
Are you a motivated, driven and experienced Digital Sales Specialist with a proven history of closing business?
Do you have a current book of business and experience selling to large, local businesses with a focus on digital advertising solutions?
This position requires an energetic and strategic entrepreneur who will champion VOICE Media Group in Denver. As a Digital Marketing Consultant, you'll use a consultative selling approach to build relationships with local businesses. And you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sell a broad set of solutions from our extensive suite of services, such as:
1. Search Engine Marketing (PPC)
2. Display Advertising (Banner Advertising)
3. Web Presence Optimization, including services for Organic Search, Social Media Marketing and Reputation Management
If you're highly entrepreneurial, confident, and passionate, with a proven track record of sales achievement, you might be just the person we're looking for.
Qualifications
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Benefits
• Competitive Compensation Structure
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(K) Saving Plan
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
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