Kari Staubus
About Kari Staubus
Kari Staubus is a Senior Traffic Coordinator and SEM Project Manager at Sparklight, with over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry. Previously, she worked at iHeartMedia and KAZT-TV, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
Work at Sparklight
Kari Staubus has been employed at Sparklight since 2016, serving as a Senior Traffic Coordinator and SEM Project Manager. In this role, she is responsible for executing and managing all phases of commercial logs and inventory. This includes order input, programming changes, log editing, and reconciliation. Additionally, she performs weekly financial reports and calculations for corporate managers and local managers. Her position requires maintaining open communication with account executives, clients, and management, ensuring that all parties are informed and aligned.
Previous Experience at iHeartMedia
Before joining Sparklight, Kari Staubus worked at iHeartMedia, Inc. as a National Sales Coordinator from 2003 to 2015. During her 12 years in this role, she gained extensive experience in the advertising industry while based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Her responsibilities included coordinating national sales efforts and supporting various advertising initiatives.
Background in Advertising
Kari Staubus has over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry. She began her career at KAZT-TV (AZ-TV), where she served as Traffic Manager from 1993 to 2003. This 10-year tenure in Prescott, Arizona, allowed her to develop foundational skills in traffic management and advertising operations. Throughout her career, she has actively sought to learn new things and explore different aspects of the advertising world.
Certifications and Skills
Kari Staubus is Google certified in digital advertising, which includes proficiency in AdWords, Search, Display, Video, Mobile, and Analytics. Her expertise in these areas supports her role in managing SEM projects and enhances her ability to contribute to advertising strategies. She excels in organizational skills, which are crucial for maintaining effective communication and collaboration with account executives, clients, and management.
Financial Reporting and Client Management
In her current role at Sparklight, Kari Staubus assists in monthly billing and client payments on a weekly basis. She is responsible for performing weekly financial reports and calculations for corporate managers, local managers, and Integrated Media Consultants. This aspect of her job requires attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring that financial processes are executed smoothly.