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Are You Ready to Make Your Next Best Move?

WHY AKC?

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE YOUR BEST MOVE

It’s simple. To flex your creative muscle at one of the best marketing agencies in Iowa. Join a world-class team of professionals who create eye-catching content for global clients. Work on exciting projects and walk away each day (at a reasonable hour) with a sense of accomplishment.

As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone has a say in what we do and how we do it. We’re not the biggest agency in town, but we work with some of the biggest clients on the biggest projects, and everyone contributes.

BENEFITS

MORE THAN JUST YOUR RUN-OF-THE-MILL EXPECTATIONS

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100% Employee-Owned

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Stock Ownership Plan

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Profit Sharing

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Flexible Work Environment

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Separate Sick Time

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Birthdays Off

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

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Content and Digital Marketing Coordinator

Content and Digital Marketing Coordinator

AKC Marketing, a 100% Employee Owned agency, is seeking a Content and Digital Marketing Coordinator. 
The idea candidate is a highly organized, self- starter who wants to be part of a winning marketing team. Best of all, you'll help the team create a welcoming environment for new and existing clients!

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and promote new video editing services, including client relations with existing users and aiding in marketing efforts to expand the user base. Experience in light video editing a plus.
  • Manage the routing process of videos through the system.
  • Coordinate with video team to return edits to user quickly and efficiently.
  • Run monthly analytics and keep all clients apprised of video submissions, topics and more.
  • Regularly connect with clients to ensure proper client relations with the video service.
  • May work with technical personnel in the development and/improvement of marketing tools.
  • Oversee all content creation for assigned client.
  • Assist the full client team in putting together a content strategy for campaigns, including digital, print, tradeshow, etc.
  • Help ensure digital project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
  • Create and maintain content marketing calendar to ensure regular content throughout the year.
  • Develop search engine optimized content and consistently utilize targeted keywords.
  • Stay up to date with industry best practices and monitor content activities of competitors as needed.
  • Maintain and update content on client websites as needed.
  • Develop and execute paid and organic social media campaigns for the assigned client, identifying opportunities to build clients’ visibility in reaching their target audience.
  • Develop and maintain online content, including blogs and website content, that attracts attention, generates interest, and is easily shared via social networks.
  • Become an expert in the clients’ business and the competitive landscape and look for new and unique marketing opportunities.
  • Help determine KPIs to measure effectiveness of campaigns and translate metrics to actual insights gained to help inform marketing, development and other key departments.
Requirements and Experience: 
  • 1-3 years of marketing experience, or equivalent.
  • Skilled writer and proofreader.
  • Social media marketing experience.
  • Experience developing a content and social media strategy.
  • Experience working with and developing a marketing plan.
  • Practices superior time management.
  • Makes evident good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of principles of SEO including keyword research and Google Analytics.
  • Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest etc.), their respective participants and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios.
  • Understanding of how to measure the success of campaigns.
  • Experience with HubSpot or Asana a plus.
  • Agriculture experience a plus.
  • Client travel may be required.

Job Type:

  • Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We're looking for candidates who are eager for a chance to establish themselves in a company through hard work, determination, and the development of countless professional relationships in the Des Moines area and beyond!

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits, 100% employee ownership, 401k and more! This is a full-time, salaried plus commission position with paid time off, paid sick time & paid holidays! We offer a relaxed yet highly motivated work environment, where each individual’s contribution to the business is truly valued.

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Graphic Designer

Location: Johnston, Iowa
Type: Full-Time
Pay Scale:  $40,000–$55,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. 

AKC Marketing…a 100% Employee-Owned company, is seeking a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for every project. 


Objectives of This Role:

  • Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
  • Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or client appropriately
  • Work independently as well as cooperatively with the marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
  • Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
  • Update and maintain internal file management for creative projects

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams or clients on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, social media, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
  • Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
  • Develop concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
  • Manage the design process for all project materials, from concept, through production, to final delivery

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Exceptional creativity, innovative design skills and an attention to detail
  • Experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
  • Desire to learn, understand and apply new technologies

Minimum Requirements:

  • Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
  • Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop/After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
  • The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of interactive design, graphic and animation design, web and mobile browser capabilities


What It’s Like to Work Here

Employee-Owned (ESOP): Your work directly contributes to our shared success
Collaborative Culture: Smart, supportive teammates who genuinely enjoy working together
Growth-Focused: We invest in your development and encourage new ideas
Meaningful Work: You’ll see the impact of your work in real client outcomes

 

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