Advertising Specialist - Petersburg

Overview

To be an employee of Live! Casino Virginia, you must 21 years of age or over.

Why We Need Your Talents:

With our rapid projected expansion, the Live! Casino & Hotel Brand is searching for the right talent to grow with the organization and help drive our future success.

The Advertising Specialist will be responsible for supporting all advertising and marketing efforts for Live! Casino & Hotel inclusive of creative development, routing & review processes, managing strict timelines, and maintaining brand standards. Will work hand-in-hand with Agency of Record to deliver all projects on time and on brand.

Where You ll Make an Impact:

• Coordinate with internal Live! departments on marketing needs – including tournaments, promotions, parties, special events to produce coupons, brochures, posters, signage, invitations, advertising and any other job requested.
• Responsible for tracking expenditures, generating reports, supporting media buys, reconciling invoices, and accruing outstanding invoices in the marketing budget.
• Meet with third party account executives & review advertising opportunities
• Coordinates with outside advertising agency on all media buys, collateral material, creative and design work
• Work closely with vendors on collateral production.
• Track 100+ jobs month, while staying on timeline and within budget.
• Assist with building a strong image of involvement and commitment to the Community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Incredible attention to detail and project management skills.
• The ability to take action without direction from others; to anticipate and develop solutions to problems without the aid of others for assigned projects.
• Takes assignments readily
• Self-motivated; needs no prodding or direction.
• Offers unsolicited suggestions and ideas
• Gives extra effort and hours to the job.
• Anticipates problems before they surface.
• Maintains and continually improves personal knowledge base
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties, paperwork, and reports in a timely manner
• Interpersonal skills are required, and the ability to work in a team environment
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under tight deadlines in an interruptive work environment
• Changes course of action when appropriate or necessary.
• Handles pressure and stress without sacrificing quality.
• Maintains constructive project goal direction in face of unanticipated time constraints.

Must-Haves:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a high volume company or industry of hospitality or public supported business through media and advertising.
• Ad Agency experience strongly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate a project from concept to completion and work in concert with others.
• Previous gaming experience a plus
• You will be exposed to an alcohol and smoking environment and must be able to work in such environment.
• Must have the ability to secure and maintain licensure as required by Virginia Gaming Control Board or any other applicable regulatory entity as may be required to perform assigned duties, or as required by Live’s operating standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting 60%
• Walking 25%
• Standing 15%
• Keyboarding 50%

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

Individuals chosen to be part of the Live! Team can expect:

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.