Junior Media Planner

Charlotte, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end programmatic media campaigns and project management across client accounts, from build and optimization of programmatic buys to cross-team coordination and client storytelling.

  • Lead programmatic campaign builds and optimization across multiple DSPs
  • Coordinate project management and client-facing updates with cross-functional teams
  • Translate performance data into strategic actions and growth opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Phase 1 Responsibilities — Programmatic Campaign Builds (First 3 months) - Train on building and optimizing programmatic display, geofencing, and OTT/CTV campaigns across platforms including Simpli.fi, StackAdapt, GroundTruth, and OneView/Roku. Previous entry level experience with programmatic required - Review campaign builds for accuracy and ensure all programmatic and digital campaigns are built properly with thorough spot checks and quality assurance - Manage and optimize budget pacing and implementation across active campaigns - Build, implement, and troubleshoot pixel tagging and conversion tracking through Google Tag Manager - Conduct detailed keyword and audience market research to inform targeting strategy - Create, manage, and optimize retargeting audiences - Pull programmatic and geofencing reports through TapClicks and analyze performance data; provide interpretation of such data and strategic steps to meet the client’s core goals and objectives - Evaluate campaign performance from both granular and high-level perspectives - Apply critical thinking to troubleshoot campaign issues (delivery, pacing, tracking) and provide data-driven recommendations - Suggest and implement optimization techniques for active campaigns - Gain access to client accounts and manage onboarding steps for new campaigns - Track deliverables, manage workflow, and maintain deadlines in Monday.com - Leverage AI tools (ChatGPT, automation) for workflow, reporting, and optimization efficiency
  • Phase 2 Responsibilities — PROJECT MANAGEMENT MEDIA PLANNING (starting month 4) - Partner with Media Planners in project managing and assisting in the ongoing relationship management and account growth of digital marketing campaigns. Will begin with a portfolio of smaller to midsize agencies and direct brands.   - Proactively assist with project management of new and existing relationships alongside media planning team - Prepare and deliver campaign updates in weekly and monthly client meetings - Translate campaign results into clear, strategic stories that connect data to the client’s business goals - Understand the client’s business needs and provide clients with tools and assets to achieve stated objectives - Partner and assist media planners (VPs and Partners) with strategy development and kickoff calls for existing and new clients - Facilitate and coordinate campaign execution between all teams - Assist with new business development pitches and media plan development - Collaborate cross-departmentally (Client Services, Analytics, Paid Media, Creative) to ensure integrated campaign execution - Maintain a high-level knowledge of up-to-date best practices and strategies in the management of online media (programmatic, Google Ads, SEO, HubSpot, and social media) - Work with senior leadership at Propellant Media on new growth initiatives at the agency - Note: Added responsibilities outside the scope of said role may arise from time to time (i.e., creative assets developed from our creative director)

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent digital marketing coursework
  • 1-2 years of digital marketing experience
  • Experience with location-based digital advertising or programmatic platforms such as Trade Desk, Stackadapt, Simplifi or other DSP platforms.
  • Exposure to Google Ads, Display, Meta, or offline channels is a plus
  • The following certifications are a plus: Google Ads Certification, Google Analytics Certification, Meta Blueprint Certification (or a willingness to attain within 3 months of employment)
  • StackAdapt, Simpli.fi and TapClicks training and/or certifications (or willingness to attain within 3 months of employment)

Preferred

  • Familiarity with conversion tracking methodologies
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments with effective resolution of conflicting priorities
  • Google Analytics Certification
  • Meta Blueprint Certification
  • Meta Ads experience
  • Google Tag Manager experience

Benefits

  • We offer a generous vacation package, company sponsored Life Insurance, 50% towards employees Medical Premium(Family Medical Available at subsidized cost), Elective Dental & Vision, 401k, SmartDollar Financial Services, and more:
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Propellant Media

Propellant is a modern media consultancy. We help our clients maximize engagement with their clients and prospects by leveraging programs that integrate targeted digital advertising, online display, search marketing, mobile and social media advertising.

Founded in 2015
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
24 employees (16 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (67% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
17.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$99.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.2%
Direct
54.9%
Referral
6.9%
Social
7.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~24
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Junior Media Planner

Propellant Media · Charlotte, NC · On-site