Walz Tetrick Advertising

As a Senior Media Buyer on the Paid Social team, you’ll actively contribute to client meetings, offering insights, recommendations, and innovative ideas to enhance both new and existing campaigns. Develop strategic integrated media plans.Align client objectives with KPIs that achieve optimal campaign performance.Provide client reporting monthly and, in some cases, weekly or as requested.Collaborate with the agency team in brainstorming, identifying, evaluating, and recommending new opportunities.Oversee client and vendor billing and reconcile with accounting.Maintain strong relationships with other agency departments and agency partners.Prioritize client requests with team collaboration, including account service.Identify department training needs and provide input for educational initiatives.Work directly in social platforms to build recommendations, activate campaigns, and pull reporting and insights.Manage and track pixel placement.Manage and report on higher-budget conversion campaigns.Lead by example, support Walz Tetrick’s values, and positively contribute to the culture. 3-5 years of experience in paid social advertising.Experience in planning and buying directly in social platforms with a variety of objectives and budgets.Self-motivation and proven time management.Strong written and oral communication skills.Established organizational expertise and keen attention to detail.Involvement with client and vendor billing and reconciliation.Ability to identify and solve problems.Strategic thinking and interest in what’s on the horizon and how it may impact digital/social advertising to come.Work well in a cross-functional, collaborative, team environment. Walz Tetrick is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other.

Walz Tetrick Advertising in Kansas City is seeking a Media Supervisor, Paid and Organic Search to lead integrated search strategy across a portfolio of clients. You will own strategy and performance, guide junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve our approach with AI and automation. We are looking for a marketer who connects media performance, organic visibility, and client goals to drive demand and growth.

You’ll concept, design, direct and present ideas from brief through execution while helping raise the quality of the work and the people around you. What You'll Do Lead concept development and art direction across campaigns, brand platforms and ongoing client work.Partner with writers, designers and other agency partners to turn business challenges into strong creative ideas.Establish the visual direction and carry it through execution across campaigns, brand systems, visual identities, logos, digital experiences and other client needs.Lead creative presentations and sell in the work with confidence, connecting ideas back to strategy, audience and business opportunity.Guide production partners and protect the quality of the work through execution.Mentor other creatives and contribute to pitches, proactive opportunities and work across the agency.What We're Looking For 7 to 10+ years of agency or comparable creative experience with a portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and craft across multiple channels.The ability to move between big campaign ideas and execution with strong creative judgment throughout.A strong eye for typography, composition, photography, film and design systems with a clear point of view on what makes work feel distinctive.Confidence presenting and defending creative thinking with internal teams and clients.Experience partnering closely with writers from concept through execution and the ability to move between concepting, art direction and hands on design when the work calls for it.Experience working through production and collaborating effectively with photographers, filmmakers and other creative partners.A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in making the work and the people around you better.Experience with health systems, pharmaceutical brands, insurance or medical and legal review is a plus, but it is not required. More important is your ability to understand complex subject matter, find the human idea inside it and create work that makes people want to care.What Success Looks Like Becoming a trusted creative lead across key assignments and accounts.Raising the quality of the work you touch.Building strong partnerships throughout the agency and earning client confidence.Why This Role Matters We want someone who can help raise the standard of the work, strengthen the people around them and contribute to a growing creative department. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other. We work and play as a family.

WTA is hiring a Media Supervisor, Paid and Organic Search to lead integrated search strategy across a portfolio of clients. This role is ideal for an experienced search marketer who understands how paid search and SEO work together to capture demand, strengthen visibility, and drive measurable business results. What You’ll Do Lead paid search and SEO strategy across a portfolio of client accounts.Plan, build, and optimize campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360, and other relevant platforms.Develop campaign structures, bidding strategies, budgets, targeting, keyword strategies, and testing roadmaps.Monitor pacing and performance with a focus on revenue, leads, conversions, ROAS, CPA, and other client business outcomes.Translate complex performance data into clear insights, optimizations, and strategic recommendations.Identify opportunities across search, Performance Max, Demand Gen, YouTube, and emerging search inventory.Develop SEO strategies across technical SEO, content, on-page optimization, keyword research, local SEO, and authority development.Conduct keyword, competitive, content, and search landscape research to uncover opportunities for organic growth.Partner with content, web, development, UX, and client teams to turn SEO recommendations into action.Evaluate paid and organic search together to understand demand, visibility, competitive pressure, and growth opportunities.Use insights from each discipline, including keyword trends, search queries, competitive activity, landing-page performance, and consumer intent, to strengthen the overall search strategy.Help clients adapt as discovery evolves through AI Overviews, AI Mode, answer engines, generative AI platforms, and other emerging search experiences.Ensure strong campaign QA, measurement, conversion tracking, documentation, and platform best practices.Use automation, Smart Bidding, scripts, AI, and other tools to improve performance and team efficiency.Serve as a trusted search partner to clients and internal account teams, clearly communicating performance, opportunities, risks, and recommendations.Lead client presentations and contribute to annual planning, QBRs, POVs, and broader strategic recommendations.Provide direction, mentorship, and QA support to junior search team members.Collaborate closely with Media Planning, Analytics, Account Service, Creative, Web, and other agency teams.Help strengthen WTA’s search capabilities through improved processes, documentation, testing, automation, and knowledge sharing. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other.

Responsibilities Lead concept development across integrated campaigns, brand platforms and ongoing client workPartner with art directors, designers and other agency partners to turn business challenges into strong creative ideasWrite and shape work across video, digital, social, experiential, web and print, from campaign platforms and messaging systems to headlines, scripts and brand voiceMake complicated subjects simple, human and emotionally relevant without losing strategic intentBring a strong point of view to the brief, identify opportunities and help push ideas beyond the expectedLead creative presentations and sell in the work with confidence, connecting the idea back to the strategy, audience and business opportunityGuide work through revisions and production while protecting the strength of the ideaMentor other creatives through thoughtful feedback and contribute to pitches, proactive opportunities and work beyond your primary accountsStay curious about culture, technology and new ways brands can connect with people Skills 7 to 10+ years of agency or comparable creative experience with a portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking, exceptional writing craft and work across multiple channelsThe ability to move between big campaign ideas and highly crafted executions with strong creative judgment throughoutStrong storytelling and editing instincts with the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging creativeConfidence presenting and defending creative thinking with internal teams and clientsExperience partnering closely with art directors, designers and production resources from concept through execution, with a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in making the work and the people around you betterMore important is your ability to understand complex subject matter, find the human idea inside it and create work that makes people want to careExperience with health systems, pharmaceutical brands, insurance or medical and legal review is a plus, but it is not required Benefits WTA is a full-service advertising agency in the Kansas City, MO area. Its website is http://wtads.com/.

We're looking for an Account Director who thrives at the intersection of client leadership, performance marketing, and business growth and who is passionate about helping brands turn media investments into measurable business results. Serve as the senior strategic lead for a portfolio of client accounts, building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and key decision-makers.Develop and present integrated marketing and media strategies that align with client business goals and drive measurable results.Translate complex performance data, analytics, and media insights into clear recommendations and actionable business strategies.Lead collaboration across media, analytics, ad operations, and digital teams to ensure successful campaign execution.Champion a "test and learn" mindset, encouraging innovation, experimentation and optimization across campaigns.Guide clients through emerging media opportunities, platform innovations, and evolving marketing technologies.Mentor and develop account team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.Manage account profitability, forecasting, budgets, scopes of work, and overall financial health.Identify opportunities to expand client partnerships and contribute to agency growth.Support agency new business efforts through strategic planning, presentations, and pitch participation.Ensure projects move efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality, communication, and client service. 8+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, media, or agency client services.Proven success managing complex client relationships and executive-level stakeholders.Deep understanding of performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, video, streaming, and programmatic media.Strong knowledge of analytics, attribution, measurement frameworks, and performance optimization.Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing talent.Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and account profitability.Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strategic mindset with a passion for solving problems and driving growth.Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field. Walz Tetrick is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other.

Social Media Strategist Great social doesn't happen by accident. It's built on sharp strategy, strong instincts, and a deep understanding of what makes people engage. Walz Tetrick Advertising is looking for a Social Media Strategist who can connect the dots between brand goals, audience behavior, and platform trends to create content that resonates and performs. You'll lead with insight, create with intention, and shape how brands show up in culture every day.Responsibilities Lead the development of organic social strategies aligned to client goals and translate brand positioning into platform-specific approaches.Build and guide content calendars across campaigns and always‑on efforts, ensuring alignment with broader brand and communication objectives.Drive content ideation rooted in cultural relevance and performance insights while writing and refining platform‑native copy.Develop campaign messaging, social‑first concepts, and editorial direction in partnership with creative teams.Collaborate with creators, designers, and video teams to bring ideas to life, ensuring cohesion between copy and visuals.Identify opportunities for real‑time, seasonal, and trend‑based storytelling and concept short‑form content aligned with platform best practices.Provide direction on content capture to ensure ideas translate effectively into execution.Integrate influencer and creator strategies into organic social plans, guiding selection, briefs, and content direction.Ensure all creator content aligns with brand voice and campaign objectives while evaluating and optimizing performance.Analyze post‑level and campaign performance to identify what's resonating and why, using insights to evolve content and strategy.Recommend strategic pivots, creative optimizations, and testing opportunities to improve results.Stay ahead of platform updates, algorithm shifts, and emerging formats while testing new storytelling approaches.Collaborate across teams and confidently present strategies, insights, and recommendations to internal and client stakeholders.Take on increasing ownership of integrated brand and social strategy and contribute to thought leadership and best practices.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field.3-6+ years of experience in organic social strategy, content, or related roles.Strong strategic thinking paired with hands‑on execution.Proven experience writing compelling, platform‑specific social copy.Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and performance drivers.Experience creating or directing short‑form social content.Ability to analyze performance data and turn insights into action.Strong collaboration and communication skills across internal teams and clients.Ability to manage multiple brands and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Bonus Qualifications Experience developing integrated campaigns across organic and paid social.Comfort contributing to video concepts or short‑form storytelling.Familiarity with social listening and trend analysis tools.Strong design sensibility or experience partnering closely with creative teams.Benefits We're proud of our strong benefits package that includes a 401(k) with an employer match, long‑term disability and dental insurance. We offer excellent health insurance, and the agency pays 90 percent of the employees' premiums with an option to add a spouse and family.

We're looking for an Account Director who thrives at the intersection of client leadership, performance marketing, and business growth, and who is passionate about helping brands turn marketing investments into measurable business results. Serve as the senior strategic lead for a portfolio of client accounts, building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and key decision-makers.Develop and present integrated marketing and media strategies that align with client business goals and drive measurable results.Translate complex performance data, analytics, and media insights into clear recommendations and actionable business strategies.Lead collaboration across media, analytics, ad operations, and digital teams to ensure successful campaign execution. 8+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, media, or agency client services.Proven success managing complex client relationships and executive-level stakeholders.Deep understanding of performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, video, streaming, and programmatic media.Strong knowledge of analytics, attribution, measurement frameworks, and performance optimization.Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing talent.Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and account profitability.Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strategic mindset with a passion for solving problems and driving growth.Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field. Walz Tetrick is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other.