Advertising Clerk

Under the supervision of the Advertising Office Supervisor, provides exceptional customer service to advertisers while promoting company products. The Ad Clerk should have a good working knowledge in using social media to promote ads that are placed with the Western Producer. In addition, this position is involved in processing advertising material and performing a variety of clerical functions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Communicates extensively with advertising customers and sales staff in the placement, production and scheduling of ads.  Customer service is provided by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail and in-office.
• Processes ad material from originating form through to finished product. Inputs copy and other material to computerized production system, proofs ads and ensures proper scheduling.
• Screens advertisements to ensure they are acceptable for publication; refers questionable ads to department supervisor for approval.
• Participates in social media promotion of customer classified ads for enhanced results.
• Performs assigned clerical duties relating to customer billings, credit card transactions, prepaid advertising accounts, box number service, etc.
• Participates in the maintenance of various files and records.  Assists in the preparation of statistical and other reports as needed.
• Performs general office functions and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of spreadsheet and data entry.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Some general knowledge of farming is considered an asset.
• Ability and desire to work extensively with the public in a courteous and friendly manner.

Please send resumes to HR[at]producer[dot]com before end of day March 6, 2023.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.