CAREERS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come join our engaged team that understands what “winning” looks like for the company, the team and the individual.

Become your greatest self.

VistaGraphics is always looking for bright, highly motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design, Web Design/Development, App Development, Advertising Sales, Marketing fields or are looking for Internships for college credit or on-the-job-experience.

VistaGraphics Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

S.E.O. Employment Opportunities

Digital Marketing Manager
The Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for implementing SEO and social media strategies for clients. The Digital Marketing Manager can quickly understand and support initiatives that will contribute to the goals and success of client campaigns. This hire will work with and report to the Director of Web Development and Digital Sales, working with other stakeholders to develop and lead the website SEO and content strategy to enhance brand engagement, awareness and loyalty for VistaGraphics’ proprietary websites and for custom sites contracted with VistaGraphics. This hire will oversee all aspects of website content, search engine optimization, audience engagement, and analytics reporting. This hire will also collaborate with partners in-house and contracted clients to develop digital content and marketing plans that are consistent with the client’s voice, brand, identity, goals and regulatory bodies.

• Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Leverage tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor, report and act on performance of all website/digital properties
• Report weekly and monthly on all website traffic and engagement growth through data collection and reports
• Conduct website audits and identify SEO opportunities and present plans to enhance website performance
• Conduct keyword research to determine the most appropriate and relevant keywords to target
• Manage the all website properties internal linking structure and enhance to support SEO efforts.
• Conduct competitor keyword and website analysis
• Monitor and report on search engine keyword rankings
• Crawl internal and external websites on a regular basis to identify SEO opportunities for improvement
• Plan and execute a content strategy for VistaGraphics’ sites and for contracted sites that enhances the brand awareness, increases visibility and deepens relationships and engagement with key audience segments
• Manage brand and identity positioning across all web properties for all managed sites.

• Skills/Qualifications
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in digital marketing positions, with demonstrated successes leading SEO strategy and traffic growth
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• Experience with media companies a plus
• Google Analytics and reporting experience is required, Google Analytics Certification preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills required – must show flexibility in writing styles, including professional voice and creative approach to website copy/content
• Ability to measure reach and engagement using analytic/reporting tools in order to develop best practices, create strategic plans and guide communications projects required
• High attention to detail required
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines required
• VistGraphics, INC., with publications, websites and multi-tiered digital marketing platforms, offers packaged and customized media solutions in a 5-state, mid-Atlantic region. The focus of this position will primarily be on custom digital solutions, specifically web development SEO solutions.

Submit resume to William Warford, Digital Sales Director at william@vgnet.com.

Sales Employment Opportunities

1. Digital Account Executive:
Vista IMS (a Division of Vista Graphics, Inc.) in Virginia Beach, is looking for a talented Digital Account Executive with a passion for digital sales who is looking to deliver amazing results to our clients. The Digital Account Executive is responsible for generating and growing digital revenue for the company. This individual will need to be the expert on digital services and will work closely with the Director, Web Development & Digital Sales, independently and in conjunction with the VistaGraphics sales team.
Job Tasks-
• Driving customer acquisition and revenue growth
• Acting as the primary point of communication with customers
• Understanding clients’ goals and expectations and developing efficient online marketing plans for achieving them
• Continually seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Be effective in “four-legged” call situations
• Be an effective educator and ambassador both internally and externally on the benefits of digital marketing for clients
• Close new business face to face in a highly competitive and consultative selling environment

Requirements-
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising solutions
• Google certifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Creative thinker
• Team player
• Strong analytical skills
• Passion for digital sales
• College degree
• 3-5 years of digital sales experience
• Willingness to travel 50% of time within region
Submit resume to William Warford, Director of Digital Sales at william@vgnet.com.

2. Account Executive:
Responsible for the on-going and daily sales and territory activities for defined territories. These activities include all issues regarding sales, production, collections, distribution of publications and customer service to hospitality related accounts and prospects and distribution, merchandising responsibility for specific publications. Sales growth within territory is expected to grow by expanding our current base and by exploiting the opportunities that exist for our various products with our current base. The position of sales reports to the Sales Manager regarding performance against sales goals, distribution, collections and production. A challenging position that covers a wide array of responsibilities especially deadlines with outside clients. Must convey excellent communication skills, ability to handle diligently multiple tasks and deadlines, and convey confidence when representing products.
Submit resume to Paul Brannock, Vice President of Sales at paul@vgnet.com.

3. Associate Account Executive:
Similar responsibilities ad Account Executive, however markets are on a smaller scale and territories may include special assignment sales initiatives. This position requires extensive, short-term weekly travel to markets and/or assignments. Specific tasks include all those of Account Executive; however the need may arise to deliver magazines when needed. Overall, this dynamic position is training to become an Account Executive. Compensation is salary based until promoted to Account Executive whereas compensation becomes unlimited based upon performance.
Submit resume to Paul Brannock, Vice President of Sales at paul@vgnet.com.

Internship Opportunities

1. Editorial Intern
Coastal Virginia Magazine is seeking motivated and outgoing interns for the Editorial Department during Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assembling the Datebook calendar of events, writing/updating editorial for Visitors Guides publications, acquiring images/art, general research and fact checking, assisting in copy editing and proofing pages, helping with large-scale projects and events and general administrative duties. There also may be opportunities to write for the publication. Ideal candidates are college sophomores, juniors or seniors. Experience writing and editing preferred. Internship is unpaid and dates/hours are flexible, although a minimum of 16 hours a week is ideal. Submit resume and writing samples to Leona Baker at leona@vgnet.com

2. Web Editorial Intern
Coastal Virginia Magazine is seeking a motivated and outgoing intern for the Web Editorial Department during the Spring 2018, Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 semesters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: writing content/editing/gathering images for two weekly e-newsletters and one monthly newsletter; helping to maintain the Facebook and twitter pages; research and fact checking; assisting in copy editing and proofing articles; helping with large-scale projects, events and photo shoots; and general administrative duties. There also may be opportunities to write for the publication and/or the website. Ideal candidates are college sophomores, juniors or seniors. Experience with social media sites, writing and editing preferred. Internship is unpaid and dates/hours are flexible. Submit resume and writing samples to Leona Baker at leona@vgnet.com

3. Web Design/Development Intern
VistaGraphics is looking for creative college students who would like hands-on web design/development experience. Duties include updating content on existing websites using HTML, content management systems, Dreamweaver and CSS. Required Skills: HTML (hand-coding). Working knowledge of Photoshop (image resizing, cropping, laying out graphics, optimizing), Dreamweaver, WordPress, CSS or Text Wrangler. Useful skills: Search Engine Optimization skills and Social Media knowledge a plus. Internship is an unpaid position and dates/hours are flexible. Submit resume to Chris Murphy, Web Creative Director at cmurphy@vgnet.com

4. Graphic Design Intern
Job Duties: Incorporating creative skills, commercial/advertising awareness, and proficient knowledge of design software (specifically including Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) to develop materials for clients and company projects. Projects include but are not limited to event promotions and signage, banner ads, print ad design and page layout. Job Requirements: An internship with the design department is unpaid, but 3 credit hours are normally given to student and requires 16 hours per week minimum, schedule to be determined. Skills/Qualifications: Graphic Design Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Layout Skills, Creative Services, Customer Focus, Creativity, Flexibility, Team Mentality, Desktop Publishing Tools. Submit resume to Holly Watters, at holly@vgnet.com

5. Media Sales Intern
Local regional publisher of print and electronic media offers a 120 semester hour internship. Duties will range from prospecting to database management to inside/outside sales opportunities. Overall the program will provide hands-on experience that will help students gain an insight into the normal duties and expectations of business to business development. Submit resume to Paul Brannock, Vice President of Sales at paul@vgnet.com.

6. Freelance Photographer
Experienced freelance photographer needed for Visitors Guide publications. Must own equipment including lights, cameras, lenses. Will be required to work in the liaison with other professional sales team. Skills Required:

• Capture photographs for high end print publications, shooting in Raw files
• Studio-style product photography, much of it on location
• Photo editing, CS6 preferred
• Show initiative, with the ability to work efficiently and independently
• Works well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Submit resume to Holly Watters, at holly@vgnet.com