Digital Campaign Manager

Location:

DeKalb, IL

Shaw Media is looking for a Digital Campaign Manager to join our digital team in DeKalb. If you’re organized, tech-savvy, detail-oriented and enjoy keeping multiple projects moving, this is an opportunity to build your career in digital media and advertising.

As Digital Campaign Manager, you’ll help turn advertising orders into successful campaigns. You’ll work closely with our sales and digital fulfillment partners, to make sure campaigns are set up correctly, launched on time, monitored and delivered successfully.

Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

You’ll manage and coordinate the day-to-day execution of digital advertising campaigns across a variety of products, including display advertising, email marketing, newsletters, sponsored content, contests and promotions. Responsibilities include campaign setup, creative management, monitoring delivery, troubleshooting issues and preparing campaign reporting.

An important part of the role will be working directly with Shaw Media’s digital fulfillment partners and vendors. You’ll help coordinate campaign launches, provide the information and creative assets partners need, troubleshoot delivery or technical issues, and make sure campaigns meet client expectations and deadlines.

You’ll also work directly in platforms such as Google Ad Manager while supporting recurring Shaw Media products including newsletters, eNewspaper sponsor ships, high school campaigns, Best Of/Favorites programs and other digital initiatives.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with both technology and people. You should be able to manage details and deadlines while communicating effectively with sales representatives, internal teams, clients and outside digital partners.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of experience in digital media, marketing support or administrative/data-entry work. Strong technical skills and Excel proficiency are important. Familiarity with HTML/JavaScript, Google Ad Manager or similar digital platforms is a plus.

Shaw Media is a locally owned media company serving communities throughout Illinois. This position offers hands‑on experience across a wide range of digital advertising products and the opportunity to work with both our internal teams and outside digital marketing partners.

In return for your contributions to our success, Shaw Media offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Salary: $38,000–$45,000 annually Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday

If you enjoy digital marketing, technology, organization, problem-solving and working with people, we’d like to hear from you!

Shaw Media is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. Background check and drug screen are required. Shaw Media is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.