Careers

Westword is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to join our Production Department. This part-time Graphic Designer will work closely with multiple departments to create high-quality print and web materials. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in which speed and accuracy are a must. We are a fun, team oriented department looking for someone with a positive attitude.

Essential Job Functions
Create print ads for our weekly publications under a strict deadline
Build web ads to support the sales department
Support the marketing department and help with designing event collateral
Multi-tasking and managing multiple projects at one time

Education/Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field, preferred

Experience
At least one year of experience working in a marketing or production department is a plus
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Requirements
Link to Portfolio
Ability to conceptualize design materials based on varying client needs
Creativity and good judgment
Great Communication
Ability to visually and communicate a message/concept
Ability to work well independently and with others
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Creative problem-solving
Positive Attitude

This is a part-time, entry level position. Flexible schedule and remote opportunities are available. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

$17.50 - $19.50 per hour based on experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio to [email protected], inquiries without portfolio samples will not be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to prospect and sign new taquerias, confirm previous participants and regularly communicate with all restaurants to participate in Tacolandia 2022 on June 4, 2022. The goal for 2022 is 50 taquerias.

Responsibilities:
● Employ best efforts to program restaurants based on the quality and authenticity approved by management at Westword.
● Locate and contact all restaurants and confirm their intent to participate with Westword Tacolandia. This confirmation will include:
○ Assisting each vendor in filling out all paperwork associated with the event.
○ Assisting each vendor with all health department paperwork and sign off.
○ Ensure all vendors have a clear understanding and are prepared to deliver the following:
■ Proper number of food samples
■ Specific menu item from their restaurant
■ Number of employees needed the day of the event
■ Sufficient hand washing station up to code of the Health Department
■ Cups, utensils, plates
● Attend weekly meetings with Event Operations Manager and/or Marketing team to confirm new taquerias and discuss hitting weekly goals to reach 50. This will include:
○ Documenting and organizing all notes from taqueria visits and phone calls.
○ Bringing on new restaurant leads weekly while following up on Westword’s established lead list.
● Hit monthly benchmarks of restaurant recruitment:
○ 20 confirmed by February 1, 2022
○ 30 confirmed by March 1, 2022
○ 40 confirmed April 1, 2022
○ 50 confirmed by May 1, 2022
● Act as onsite curator to ensure all restaurants are prepped and ready to serve all samples the day of the event.

Time Requirements:
● January to March, 2-6 hours/week
● April to June, 12-15 hours/week

Skills/Qualifications: Fluent in Spanish, strong communication skills via email and over the phone, overly organized, high attention to detail, and knowledgeable about Tacolandia.

Start Date: January 1, 2022
End Date: June 4, 2022

Interested candidates please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

V Digital Services (VDS) is a digital marketing agency looking for an experienced, hyper organized, digitally savvy coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager & energetic, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and passionate about digital marketing, social media and analytics.

We’ll need you to hit the ground running – so if you know what PPC, SEM, SEO, CPM and UTM stand for – then keep reading!

In this position you will report directly to the Vice President of Sales at VDS. This is a unique chance to have high-level executive management access and gain tremendous learning experience. The Digital Sales Coordinator is a unique role in that you will get to work with multiple internal departments and teams as well as be client-facing. Responsibilities include:

Sales Team Support
● Prepare sales presentations, sales sheets, and Digital Marketing proposals
● Assist all VDS Direct Sales Digital Sales Directors with meeting prep, Sales communication, contract management and fulfilment.
● Track campaign status, monitor campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities
● Develop an online digital library of sales assets from training documents, proposals, agreements and reporting.
● Integrate with Team Boost to assist in developing Digital Strategy for prospective campaigns and provide health check’s mid-way through active campaigns.
● Work with Graphic Designers to create campaign artwork
● Build campaign schedules/ calendars
● Maintain communication between the Client and our teams: Sales Management Team, Fulfilment Team, Digital Sales Director, and Management.
● Assist in reviewing campaign metrics, identify wins and build campaign recaps and facilitate case study development with Marketing.
● Participate in on-boarding and/or progression calls when requested by the Vice President for any Digital Sales Director. This is a conduit link between Sales, Client and AM and is needed when personnel might be travelling and unavailable.
● Other as assigned

Management Support
Some of the duties may include:

• Produce weekly/monthly reports on KPI performance of Digital Sales Directors
• Track sales progress/goals for the VDS Direct Sales team
• Monitor monthly bookings/billing to identify discrepancies
• Work on Revenue Management with VP of Sales and Finance team (aging reports)
• Identify industry news articles, important bits of information to share with the greater good of the VDS Direct Sales team
• Always be open to feedback, coaching and training
• Other duties as assigned


Must Have
• Exceptional organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Creative thinking, analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong desire to be challenged and constantly improving
• Dependable Transportation, Valid Driver’s License and Insurance
• Digital Marketing Certifications, and familiarity with industry tools and resources like Search Engine Land, WooRank, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, WordPress, SEM Rush, etc. are a PLUS!

We Provide
• A fun, exciting, casual work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off and bonus time off
• Quarterly team-building events

If you are interested, please contact us by: Emailing your resume to [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Drivers Needed
Westword Route Drivers wanted.
Earn extra money on Wednesdays
and deliver Westword to your favorite part of town.
Truck, van or SUV preferred.
Proof of insurance & clean/current MVR is required.
Please email your contact info to [email protected]

We are seeking a smart, driven, and energetic individual looking for a career in media sales. The media industry is in an exciting state of change and Westword/VDigital Services is growing exponentially. As such, we need a highly ambitious media consultant with a desire to succeed and grow with us. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in ad performance, technology and, most of all, customer results.


This person will be responsible for growing advertising revenues through the consultative sale of digital solutions including, digital display, SEO, PPC, paid media, social media, mobile, programmatic, IP targeting, e-mail, mobile advertising, website development, local services, weekly and annual print guides and signature events, with a primary responsibility of acquiring new clients. We continue to launch new products and initiatives so opportunities abound.


Qualifications:

High acumen for consultative selling

A proven track record in sales or similar field

Highly motivated and results-oriented

Ability to self-generate leads

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to listen

Strong problem solving and decision making abilities

Strong customer service skills

Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial spirit

Digital, Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience a plus.


Candidates must have personal transportation and must pass a background check.


We offer a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, additional bonus incentives, casual dress code and career growth opportunities. First year account executives will earn a minimum of $73,000 - $80,000. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid time off, company paid holidays and a 401(k). We offer a culture of rewarding hard work with happy hours, sales outings, a dog friendly office, ping pong, a mixture of remote and in-person work days and other incentives. In addition, we offer you a 40 + year company with an outstanding reputation in media relations and employee tenure. Over the past 24 months, our digital agency has continued to set records in sales growth and customer success. Much of this is due to the best-in-class tools and analysis provided to us by our award-winning digital specialists. Some recent awards we have been honored with include:


May 2021:

2021 American Business Awards

V Digital Services was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the 19th annual American Business Awards announced today. The Phoenix-based digital marketing agency won in the “Company of the Year” category for medium-sized American advertising, marketing or public relations companies.

July 2021:

2021 Top Interactive Marketing Firm

Thanks to a year of constant innovation on behalf of clients, V Digital Services jumped up three spots in the Phoenix Business Journal’s annual ranking of the Top 10 largest interactive marketing firms in the Valley.

2021 Top 25 Largest Advertising Agencies

V Digital Services jumped up two spots in the Denver Business Journal’s annual ranking of the leading advertising agencies in the Denver area.

August 2021:

2021 NTX Marketing & Advertising Firms List

V Digital Services has been named one of North Texas’s leading advertising and marketing firms by the Dallas Business Journal, placing at No. 13 in the survey of 136 eligible firms.


Interested candidates Please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.