CAREERS: ARE YOU OUR NEWEST FOTHIE?

In a bright, open office overlooking one of Ohio’s beautiful nature preserves, we bring a whole new meaning to work hard/play hard.

Because here at RFA, we don't just create new ideas – we serve one of the oldest around: value your employees, and they’ll bring value to you. With employee bonuses, profit sharing, an aggressive 401(k) matching program, and complimentary gym membership—not to mention, our own line of locally crafted beer—we strive to help everyone follow their passion and take a little more of the work out of their workday.

It's time to let your Fothie flag fly. Send resume/portfolio to [email protected].
CURRENT POSITIONS
Senior Copywriter
We’re growing and hiring! Ron Foth Advertising is looking for our next great Senior Copywriter. From restaurants to tourism to automotive to pet care, the Senior Copywriter will have the opportunity to craft copy and big ideas for a unique variety of national and regional brands. You’ll collaborate with a talented and energetic group of creatives on exciting campaigns. Projects will range from TV and video to social, digital, web, print, outdoor, radio and more. The ability to be nimble and balance multiple projects for several clients at once is a must.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of copywriting experience, preferably in a creative agency or in-house setting.
  • A portfolio that shows great ideas, solid writing chops, humor and heart (award-winning work is a plus!).
  • Strong proofreading, editing, spelling, grammar & organizational skills.
  • Fun, friendly, interested and interesting person with a positive attitude.
  • Fascination with (and knowledge of) social media and pop culture.
  • Team player with ability to shift gears to new priorities quickly, jump into a group brainstorm and contribute thoughtful ideas, and be involved in the production process as needed.
  • Since this role is often client-facing, a knack for presenting well and engaging with clients is also helpful.
Here at Ron Foth Advertising we don't just create new ideas, we serve one of the oldest around: Value your employees, and they’ll bring value to you. We offer a complete benefit package, including medical/dental/vision/disability & life insurance, generous 401k match, work/life balance, and more.

Ready to show us what you’ve got? To apply, please send your resume and portfolio link to [email protected].
Social Media Buyer
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning, full-service ad agency, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic social media buyer with 2-4 years’ relevant experience. Your passion for social media as a communications tool will result in the adoption and implementation of social media best practice across all social media channels. Currently, this position combines primarily work-at-home with occasional in-office.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A thorough and complete understanding of media usage, including traditional and digital.
  • Experience placing paid social media on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube et al.
  • Use analytical tools to monitor and evaluate the company’s social media presence and performance.
  • Prepare monthly reports on social media efforts.
  • Suggest recommendations to adjust social media marketing strategy for optimal results.
  • Stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends in social media.
  • Manage/balance client flowcharts.
  • Create presentations as needed for client meetings and new business opportunities.
  • Effectively and confidently present within formal and informal meetings.
  • Manage billing activities.
Send resumés to [email protected].
Digital Media Buyer
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning, full-service ad agency, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic digital media buyer with 2-5 years’ relevant experience. We are looking to add another passionate digital media buyer to our team.  Your knowledge and passion for the medium will bring innovation and success to our agency and client base. Currently, this position is remote work with occasional in-office meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A thorough and complete understanding of media usage, including traditional and digital.
  • Experience placing paid digital media across multiple tactics with various partners, platforms and/or DSPs, both direct and managed.
  • Proficiency in all pieces of digital campaign execution from setup to launch, including site pixels, creative tag setup, tracking and delivery verification, etc.
  • Research and pull info from demographic databases like Scarborough, MRI and others.
  • Prepare monthly reports on digital media campaign performance with clear and actionable takeaways.
  • Suggest and implement campaign optimizations to ensure strong campaign performance.
  • Stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends in digital media.
  • Manage/balance client flowcharts.
  • Create presentations as needed for client meetings and new business opportunities.
  • Effectively and confidently present within formal and informal meetings.
  • Manage billing activities.
Send resumés to [email protected].
Art Director/Designer
Our award-winning creative department is expanding like crazy and seeking a passionate Art Director/Designer to join our team.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
  • Junior/Mid-level Art Director/Designer with award-worthy design chops and a strong desire to learn and grow.
  • Will produce killer creative for digital, social, web, collateral, print, video & branding projects for our eclectic array of clients.
  • Full-time or part-time position (we will work with the right candidate’s availability, potential for hybrid in-office/remote schedule as well).
  • Complete benefit package if full-time, including medical/dental/vision/disability & life insurance, PTO, generous 401k match & more.
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • A well-rounded creative person who’s passionate about their craft (maybe even won awards for it) and has interesting interests outside of work.
  • Has 2+ years of professional design experience at a design studio, agency or in-house creative team.
  • Can show a strong portfolio of recent work that demonstrates conceptual thinking, ability to follow a creative brief, and amazingly well-executed ideas.
  • Slick with the Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects - Digital/animation know-how a major plus.
  • Knowledgeable about current social media platforms & trends.
  • Can work well independently but also thrives in a team brainstorm environment.   
Wanna be our newest Fothie? Send your resume and a link to your portfolio to [email protected].
Account Executive
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning, full-service ad agency, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced account executive with 2-4 years’ relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Brand and sales promotion development.
  • Prepare marketing briefs.
  • A thorough and complete understanding of media usage, including traditional and digital.
  • Establish and build strong personal and working relationships with client(s).
  • Develop, track and manage projects from conception through completion with all departments, including timelines.
  • Maintain the ‘day-to-day’ client-agency relationship.
  • Manage internal and external communications including meetings, memos, conference reports, status reports, etc..
  • Develop competitive reports.
  • Manage and adhere to client budgets and prepare internal monthly budget projections.
  • Manage/balance client flowcharts.
  • Review and approve creative and production materials prior to sending to client(s).
  • Ensure accurate and timely client feedback has been provided to internal departments.
  • Create presentations as needed for client meetings and new business opportunities.
  • Effectively and confidently present within formal and informal meetings.
  • Work on new business opportunities and presentations.
  • Manage billing activity.
  • Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed. 
Send resumés to [email protected].
Video Producer/Editor
Once upon a time…

…There was an ad agency/production company looking for a great video storyteller. Sometimes their stories need to be heartwarming, other times hilarious. A filmmaker with energy and imagination who can fit into our cast of characters. Someone who can bring an audience to their feet –– or at least get them to buy something. Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning ad agency and production company, is searching for our next great Video Producer / Editor.
  • Ideal candidate will have experience producing, directing, shooting and editing broadcast and online content.
  • You’ll work with our production and creative teams on commercials, videos, photography, animation, music and social media content.
  • Seeking a creative storyteller, with a mind for marketing.
  • Must be organized and flexible, able to work independently yet also be a team player.
Does your story start here? Send resume and reel to [email protected].
Junior Broadcast/Content Producer
Immediate opening for an energetic Junior Broadcast & Content Producer to join our growing team. Ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of line-producing or production management experience. Must be organized, delight in details, and be flexible with last-minute changes. This person will create estimates, production schedules, set-up talent castings, book crews, resource animation and music partners, work on shoots, and more. If you’re a people person with strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for production, send resume (and reel if you have one) to [email protected].
Digital Media Strategist/Buyer
Ron Foth Advertising, a world-class full-service ad agency, is looking for an experienced Digital Media Strategist / Buyer. The ideal candidate should have experience in digital media planning and buying through multiple disciplines and channels, with exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities. This role requires a deep understanding of all digital channels including SEM, social, display and video, plus reporting analytics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • At least 5 years of digital marketing experience working collaboratively within a team setting.
  • At least 5 years of advanced SEM experience with multiple high-level accounts.
  • Extensive Google Analytics experience, with the ability to set goals inside the platform and pull attribution reports to support ongoing recommendations for our clients.
  • A minimum of 3 – 5 years of paid social media buying (current Facebook Blueprint certification a plus).
  • A thorough understanding of programmatic display targeting, OTT, CTV, and how these channels fit within an integrated media plan.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and accountability.
  • The ability to oversee multiple clients simultaneously.
  • The skillset to understand and utilize media research, turning data into actionable strategic insights for our clients and each media recommendation we deliver.
  • A passion for the industry and keeping up-to-date with ever-changing digital trends and emerging social platforms.
Send resumés to [email protected].
Copywriter
Can you write funny? Won any awards for it? Send us your best radio, print, TV, digital, social, etc. Must send creative samples or link to online portfolio to [email protected].
Media Planner/Buyer
Successful candidates will have a minimum of 2-4 years experience with an emphasis on traditional consumer media including spot TV, radio, out-of-home, and print. You must also be comfortable interacting directly with clients and possess strong presentation skills. Digital media planning and buying experience is a plus. Must be proficient with excel and PowerPoint. Send resumés to [email protected].
Social Media Specialist
The successful candidate will possess creative, strategic and networking qualities with strong communication and marketing skills. This individual will be responsible for the creation & implementation of social media campaigns and strategies for Ron Foth Advertising and the agency client base. The candidate will be up to date with the latest available tools to continuously analyze, use and develop recommendations for all online and new social strategies including, but not limited to:
  • Social media advocacy and optimization
  • Online Reputation Management.
  • Influencer Strategies – winning the right advocates and bloggers.
  • Social marketing research.
  • Purchasing services, social contests and tool development, mobile app design development.
  • Promoting and managing user generated content.
Send resumés to [email protected].
Interactive Media Specialist
The successful candidate will possess creative, imaginative and sociable qualities with strong communication and analytical skills. This individual will be responsible for the creation & implementation of interactive media strategies for Ron Foth Advertising and the agency client base. The candidate will excel in the use of available tools to continuously analyze and develop recommendations for all online and new media strategies including, but not limited to:
  • Online display advertising (CPC, CPA or CPM based).
  • Online lead generation for the purpose of acquisition, retention, expansion or branding efforts.
  • E-mail marketing.
  • SEO/SEM (keyword, paid & organic).
  • Mobile (display, SMS & location based).
Send resumés to [email protected].
Creative Production Designer
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning ad agency and production company, is seeking a print and digital production designer to join our growing creative department. We've got high profile regional and national accounts and a fun work environment. Ideal candidate must be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, plus have strong attention to detail, understanding of information hierarchy, and a flair for design. Must be able to prepare final files for print, digital, outdoor and more. Send creative samples or link to online portfolio to [email protected].
Design Intern
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning ad agency and production company, is looking for talented, enthusiastic Graphic Design Interns to join our growing creative team. This paid internship allows you to work part-time or full-time. You’ll work with and learn from the best, while having the opportunity to contribute right away, producing creative campaigns for a variety of famous brands.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Juniors or Seniors enrolled in college-level graphic design, communications or related programs.
  • Previous agency experience is not required, but a masterful knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite certainly is.
  • Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat mastery is a must. Familiarity with Keynote, Powerpoint and others preferred.
  • You’re not just grabbing coffee…you’ll actually be working. From resizing and finishing ads, to preparing presentations, to concepting and designing campaigns, you’ll have ample opportunity to show your creative chops and be part of the team.
  • Must possess impeccable design sense: attention to detail, strong typographic skills, understanding of information hierarchy, color theory and composition.
  • Ability to create press-ready and web-ready files.
  • Clean craft skills with ability to help the team prepare presentation boards, props, and other materials.
  • Other creative skills (photography, illustration, copywriting, blogging, music, comedy, social media wizardry) a definite plus.
We’re looking for ambitious, talented and motivated people with a great attitude and willingness to jump in and help however needed. Are you ready to be the next Fothie? Please send a digital portfolio link and resume to [email protected].
Copywriting Intern
Ron Foth Advertising, an award-winning ad agency and production company, is looking for talented, enthusiastic Copywriting Interns to join our growing creative team this fall. This paid internship allows you to work part-time or full-time. You’ll work with and learn from the best, while having the opportunity to contribute right away, producing creative campaigns for a variety of famous brands.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Juniors or Seniors enrolled in college-level journalism, writing, advertising, communications or related programs.
  • Previous agency experience is not required, but sure doesn’t hurt.
  • You’re not just grabbing coffee…you’ll actually be working. From researching and brainstorming to concepting and writing campaigns, you’ll have ample opportunity to show your creative chops and be part of the team.
  • Other creative skills (photography, illustration, design, blogging, music, comedy, social media wizardry) a definite plus.
Are you ready to be the next Fothie? Please send a portfolio link of writing samples and resume to [email protected].

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