The Daily Journal Corporation (“Daily Journal’) publishes 10 newspapers in California and Arizona.  In addition to producing high quality editorial for its legal and business publications, the Daily Journal also operates an in-house Media Buying Agency for legal advertising for government agencies required to publish public notices in qualified newspapers in their city, county or service areas.  We offer this clearinghouse service statewide and place advertising in our own newspapers and in any appropriate newspaper including large daily, community and ethnic publications and on radio and other media as need.

The Ad Placement Coordinator is the primary contact for existing government agency customers ready to place legal notice advertising in qualified newspaper(s).  The Ad Coordinator will communicate with the advertiser via email or telephone to receive publishing instructions.  Through prompt, courteous and accurate customer service, the Ad Coordinator assures long-term business relationships with our customers and can generate referrals for additional business opportunities.   

Responsibilities:

·      Ad Placement Coordinator Supervisor trains and supports the Ad Coordinator with the guidance and support of the Director of the company’s Government Advertising Division.

·       The Ad Coordinator will use proprietary software, AdTech, to generate Insertion Orders for the newspapers in accordance with the customer’s publishing instructions

·. . The Ad Coordinator is trained in common legal notice publishing criteria and advises the advertiser on the qualified newspaper to use, deadlines and other advertising criteria.

·. The Ad Coordinator will provide advanced price quotes to the advertiser for the advertising they wish to publish.

·. .      The Ad Coordinator will also work with the in-house Graphic Artist to provide artwork requests according to the customers’ request and the newspapers’ requirements. 

·       The Ad Coordinator will work in tandem with the Account Manager to assure the customer’s service needs are communicated and met.

·       The Ad Coordinator will document, file and maintain business records electronically of all advertising requests and communications with customers, newspapers and other pertinent sources.

Requirements:

·       2 years previous professional services experience

·       Proven experience as a newspaper advertising salesclerk or within a similar environment.

· .   Experience with MS Office software and Internet search services.

·       Top-notch oral, written, and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience with newspaper advertising sales

·       Experience with customer service via email, telephone or other software tools

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Location:  Los Angeles, CA

Why Daily Journal?

·.   Quality medical, dental and vision coverage.

·       Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time.

·       401(k) retirement (US)

·       Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office on Hybrid Schedule upon Managers Approval

·       Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Employment at Daily Journal is based solely upon the qualifications of the individual applicant, regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all personnel actions and decisions, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, training, transfers, compensation, benefits, promotions and terminations, leaves of absence, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.