Family Features creates and delivers branded content to millions of consumers
using digital, print and
social media.

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Family Features creates original content and leverages our comprehensive network of more than 4,000 digital, print and social media partners to deliver high-impact results.

Hundreds of brands, agencies and commodity promotion boards rely on us to create and deliver relevant, branded content to consumers.

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Careers

 

Are you ready for a new opportunity?

We’re always looking for talented individuals who are bright, motivated and bring fresh ideas to the table. We work with hundreds of national brands to create and deliver branded content to consumers. You’ll enjoy working with a well-established company with great coworkers in a collaborative work environment that values family and work/life balance. You’ll receive personalized, hands-on training, learning from experienced media professionals with opportunities for increased responsibility and career growth.

Our competitive compensation includes salary plus bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental and life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and holiday allowance
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible work environment
  • Volunteer, social and team-building activities
  • Training and networking opportunities

 

Open Positions

 

Associate Account Manager

Family Features Editorial Syndicate, an established and innovative Content Marketing and PR services company, is seeking an Associate Account Manager to join our Sales Team. Family Features offers a friendly, family-oriented working environment, competitive pay and generous benefits package. If you’re looking to expand your experience and talents with an industry leader, this is an excellent opportunity.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable contacting accounts via phone, email and video chat. This person will assist two primary account holders with territory management and development by managing C-grade accounts and will also be responsible for information gathering, budget assessment, consultation, contracting and asset acquisition with light duties regarding post-project development and distribution.

This position reports to Michael French, president of Family Features Editorial Syndicate.

 

Desired skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Communications; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
  • Ability to learn new CRM and other software systems
  • Demonstrated sales success, including achieving personal sales goals and the development and implementation of sales strategies, plans, policies, systems and initiatives
  • Success at cold calling/prospecting
  • Working knowledge of PR, advertising, marketing, publishing, media and online tactics
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated success in establishing relationships
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional negotiation and persuasive skills, and the ability to overcome objections
  • Ability and willingness to travel at least 5% for trade shows

Duties:

  • Prospect, identify and cold call prospective new clients/contacts
  • Provide qualified leads for proposal development and conversion
  • Respond to client support inquiries via phone, email or video chat
  • Assist account managers with project management
  • Develop and ensure positive relationships with clients/agencies
  • Provide customer support and training on the client reporting portal
  • Prepare contracts and proposals
  • Record communications and update CRM
  • Special projects and other duties, as assigned

 

Interested candidates: Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

About Family Features:

Family Features Editorial Syndicate is an industry leader in the creation and distribution of syndicated food and lifestyle content, reaching millions of readers through an exclusive network of newspaper, magazine and online partners. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, national commodity boards and associations, and their advertising and public relations agencies. For more information about Family Features, visit familyfeatures.com.

 

 

 

Alex Nivens

Alex Nivens

Sales Support Coordinator
Phone: 913.563.4767
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Alex keeps the administrative wheels turning in her Sales Support role at Family Features. By working closely with the Sales, Marketing and Media departments, she ensures the details are handled and communicated – both internally and externally. Prior to joining Family Features, she specialized in customer service and support within the residential and commercial real estate industries. When not keeping the office running efficiently, Alex is a modern day Renaissance woman; selling vintage, buying vinyl and designing her own line of boots and headpieces.

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Robin Brannin

Robin Brannin

Manager of Content Operations and IT
Phone: 913.722.7885
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Robin Brannin is the Manager of Content Operations and IT and has been with Family Features for 27 years. In her role as Manager of Content Operations, Robin and her department gather and process the print and digital placements for all client projects. In her role as Manager of IT, Robin oversees the network, computer workstations and internet connectivity. Both of her roles require interfacing with the entire staff and outside vendors. In her free time, Robin enjoys going for long bike rides with her husband of 29 years, Craig. She loves watching her oldest son play baseball and her youngest son skateboard. She’s also a huge Royals fan.

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Emily Angold

Emily Angold

Marketing Manager
Phone: 913.647.0930
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As Marketing Manager, Emily executes strategies to increase brand awareness in addition to creating new campaigns and data analyzation. Her creative ability and organizational skills are essential to delivering quality brand messaging. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book and cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats.

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Jason Lawrence

Jason Lawrence

Managing Editor
Phone: 913.563.4758
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As a Managing Editor for Family Features, Jason uses his background as a newspaper editor to help provide creative direction and feedback to clients in collaboration with the sales and production teams. He also helps provide editors with editorially relevant content through copywriting and editing that corresponds with Associated Press standards. When not at work, Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and can often be found totally immersed in a myriad of sporting events.

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