Flexible Advertising Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Advertising team oversees all advertising for Con Edison and our subsidiary, Orange & Rockland. Our team is responsible for 30+ campaign launches every year. We support not only our largest corporate efforts, but also customer and gas ops, energy efficiency initiatives, and the adoption of EVs.

We are looking for someone to join the team as a Advertising Manager. This unique role will work cross-functionally to assist with creating targeted advertising campaigns that will educate and engage customers about Con Edisons initiatives and programs. You will also be a critical stakeholder in the development of tactical media campaigns including media strategy, execution, reporting and campaign optimization. You will also work across the entire marketing and communications team, engaging colleagues focused on social media, media relations, regional community affairs, advocacy and other disciplines to ensure our advertising campaigns support our broader communications strategies and tactics.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com

• Bachelor's Degree and Minimum 8 years of work experience

• Minimum 8 years of work experience, with 6+ years in progressive roles in advertising, media, marketing, brand strategy and activation, communications, consulting, operations and/or program management, required.
• 3-5 years Experience managing a team, preferred.
• Experience with evaluating, and producing creative for both traditional and digital channels, required.
• Experience in omni-channel paid media planning and strategy, including both traditional and digital channels, required.
• Ability to help solve problems, wherever they arise, required.
• Demonstrate independent judgment, critical thinking and initiative, required.
• Collaborative team member who has worked in a highly integrated team environment, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Co-pilot), required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Workfront, Oracle, Google tools including GA4 and Looker Studio, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
• Agency billing and accounts payable experience, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

• Manage campaign launches from initial briefing, to strategy, from concepting to production, and from media planning to execution, and reporting.
• Manage a Sr Specialist with a focus on production reporting to them.
• Provide both mentoring and career growth to direct report.
• Share knowledge and experience with direct report and across Marketing/Corporate Affairs departments.
• Write and review briefs at start of each campaign/project.
• Recognize and embrace the value of an Integrated Advertising Team and encourage full participation in that process with the goal of fully integrated strategic work.
• Serve as an essential point of contact for the agencies.
• Lead the media strategy, planning, execution, and optimization of paid media spend for cross-channel efforts including Video, Social, Audio, Publishing, Programmatic & Search.
• Take lead on corporate production, including approval of budgets, initiating feedback, review of previews and final assets.
• Drive the conversation around the format and cadence of media measurement reporting. All reporting will include linkages to the pre-determined metrics/KPI, as need optimization recommendations, and insight into pacing.
• Evaluate and put into place a plan to take ownership of Con Edisons accounts, including Live Ramp, Meta, Google Ads and Linked In.
• Review all documentation for accuracy including creative previews, media plans, flowcharts, budget reporting, media reporting, proof of performance, etc. Where issues are found work with the agency to resolve.
• Assist with monthly budgets including reviewing, processing and approving all advertising related invoices and billing.
• Support Advertising team during production including coordinating photo and video shoots and serving as a company representative on site. This would also include liaising with our internal resources for access to photos, videos, website links, etc.
• Work closely with Marketing Insights & Analytics team to implement best in class measurement, including regular reporting, dashboards, ad hoc reports to support other work. Advocate for forward looking measurement tools and processes to ensure we fully transition to a data-driven decision-making organization.
• Assist in preparing reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and consistency with Con Edison brand across marketing initiatives, e.g., messaging framework, visual assets, and key terminology.
• Continuously explore other opportunities to enhance Con Edisons advertising whether through meetings with the sales community, independent research, webinars, participation in ANA Conferences, joining of ANA Committees, attendance at events and conferences, etc.
• Identify opportunities to work with cross-functional marketing teams to deliver cohesive campaign results.