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Joshua Vega

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Adaptable and motivated multimedia journalist with 3+ years of experience in marketing, social media management, and podcast editing. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization. Results-oriented and accomplished advertising professional with solid understanding of industry and customer habits. Forward-thinking and resourceful with superior work ethic and good leadership, problem-solving and project management abilities. Results-oriented and accomplished advertising professional with solid understanding of industry and customer habits. Forward-thinking and resourceful with superior work ethic and good leadership, problem-solving and project management abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Media Account Executive

Media Sales Plus
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained relationships with advertising clients and collaborated to develop effective digital and print advertising campaigns
  • Recommended suitable advertising options from over 100 print publications, including National Post and Toronto Sun
  • Explored digital growth opportunities through partnerships with Apple Music and Spotify
  • Built ads from scratch in collaboration with the production team and oversaw their release to pagination for print
  • Provided creative and innovative solutions utilizing industry trends, selling techniques and digital products.

Marketing Director

CigarandPipes.com, Smokin Joe's
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and executed content strategy for social media platforms to increase engagement and reach (Facebook, Instagram, Reels)
  • Conducted daily email marketing campaigns to promote products and specials
  • Managed promotions and giveaways to increase customer acquisition and loyalty
  • Enhanced and optimized website SEO to improve organic search rankings
  • Edited social media posts, newsletters, press releases, and emails for clarity and effectiveness
  • Provided exceptional customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction

Transcript Editor

Tea For Teaching Podcast
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Edited 1-2 full transcripts per week that were 9-14 pages in length
  • Created show notes that displayed books/articles/movies/data studies and anything else referenced in the episodes
  • Conducted research and gathered links and clips referenced in the podcast
  • Wrote introductions for guests that highlighted their accomplishments and work they were coming on to discuss
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication

SUNY Oswego
05.2022

Skills

  • Business level speaking skills
  • Marketing Portfolio Management
  • Media management
  • Reporting
  • Organization
  • Social media growth
  • Business development
  • Multi-tasking
  • SEO optimization
  • Editing copy, press releases & other content
  • High level digital literacy
  • Hubspot
  • MediaFerry
  • ADbooker
  • Clarity and effectiveness

Timeline

Digital Media Account Executive

Media Sales Plus
06.2023 - Current

Marketing Director

CigarandPipes.com, Smokin Joe's
10.2022 - 06.2023

Transcript Editor

Tea For Teaching Podcast
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communication

SUNY Oswego
Joshua Vega