Director, Word of Mouth Marketing

Empower MediaMarketing has an immediate opening forDirector, Word of Mouth Marketing (WOM) in our Innovation Department. 

Word of Mouth Marketing is alternative marketing strategy supported by research and technology that encourages consumers to dialogue about products and services. It is also the art and science of building active, mutually beneficial consumer-to-consumer and consumer-to-marketer communications using new and emerging methods of communication.  Our Director WOM job vision is to position Empower MediaMarketing and our clients for the future – by developing capabilities of how new & emerging methods of communication (i.e. consumer-generated media, blogs, message boards, social networks, etc.) can be utilized in media plans.

 Qualifications for Director, Word of Mouth Marketing:

 Bachelor’s degree or we will entertain applicants of 5+years of relevant experience, demonstrated excellent media results AND being experienced in emerging communication and strategy development.3+ years experience developing marketing & public relations strategies in a marketing/agencyenvironment; demonstrated solid understanding of traditional marketing principles and how they apply to public relations and new and emerging media forms. Must have demonstrated experience in emerging communication and strategy development (i.e. utilizing consumer-generated media, blogs, message boards, social networks, etc.) Demonstrated initiative to research new ideas.Highly enthusiastic, passionate, curious, confident and tenacious in learning about the digital medium.Demonstrated strong analytical orientation and attention to detail to produce results.Demonstrated collaboration and negotiation skills to build strong relationships with clients & coworkersDigitally experienced and in-depth knowledge of office software such as e-mail, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrates effective business writing.  Prepare specialty financial forecast as requested.Superior listening skills & creative problem resolution skillsDemonstrated ability to set objectives & goals for self & team, and develops tactics to achieve them.

 







About our company:

Empower MediaMarketing is a leading independent full-service media agency, founded in 1985 and located in Cincinnati, OH.

Empower MediaMarketing’s Vision is to be our clients’ indispensable ally in generating business building results through innovative media buying and planning.  We are a strategic planning and buying partner for major national, regional & local clients across all industry sectors, B-to-C and B-to-B.  We have expertise in all media channels: national, local, offline, online, mobile, guerrilla.  Visit www.empowermm.com for a full list of clients and our thought leadership.

At 150 employees and privately held, we do not disclose media billings, profitability, or other financial information. 

Empower Leadership and Employees believe that our work environment based on core values of integrity, mutual respect, inclusion, personal & professional growth, life balance, and empowerment mean a significant experience that sets Empower as an employer of choice for media professionals.  The Society for Human Resource Management designed Empower as the “#4 Best Small Company To Work For In America” and we strive to maintain this excellence in employee experience, programs, and benefits.

Empower MediaMarketing cultivates a diverse workforce and a tolerant, inclusive work environment.  We believe that diversity contributes to the free exchange of ideas, as well as the creativity and innovation that are essential to our company’s long-term success.  We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate against any person with respect to employment, including hiring, job assignment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or privileges of employment because of a person’s race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Empower MediaMarketing makes employment decisions based on merit and business needs, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.

Please apply to our position via jobs@empowermm.com .  We prefer that third-party resumes or permanent placement firms not contact Empower about this position at this time.