Media Planner

Charlotte, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media planning and coordination for cross-channel campaigns, serving as day-to-day contact and ensuring brand-consistent, data-driven media recommendations.

  • Own collaboration with media buyers and vendors to craft, execute, and measure media plans.
  • Must-have: 3+ years of media planning experience, preferably in an agency.
  • Standout: Proficiency with syndicated research and planning tools (e.g., MediaTool, MRI-Simmons, Nielsen).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Utilize media research tools for data analysis to support strategic media planning decisions
  • Collaborate with media buyers to develop tactical recommendations aligned with client objectives.
  • Work directly with and manage media vendors to develop, execute and measure media recommendations across digital and traditional opportunities that fall outside of biddable platforms
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and participate in client presentations and in some cases, serve as the primary media point of contact for day-to-day client communication
  • Develop and maintain details related to media investments, insertion orders and ads trafficking across relevant media placements
  • Work closely with media buyers to provide guidance on project parameters, offer feedback based on campaign strategy, and maintain brand consistency throughout the process.
  • Develop comprehensive narratives within measurement and performance reports, leveraging insights to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends within paid media and client industries, and demonstrate an eagerness to want to advance the team’s overall quality of work

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years of media planning experience, preferably within an agency setting.
  • Strong understanding of media planning and buying processes, coupled with a desire to explore new tactics and drive client business growth.
  • Proficient with syndicated research and media planning tools such as MediaTool or similar, MRI-Simmons, Nielsen Commspoint Influence and SRDS.
  • Familiarity with the digital media landscape is essential, with exposure to traditional media being advantageous.
  • Highly organized, methodical and process-driven
  • Effective problem-solver and generator of creative, innovative solutions
  • Bachelor\'s degree
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Wray Ward LLC

We are a tenured, full-service creative company with a complete portfolio of solutions to address your needs. Using data, human insights and creativity, we craft campaigns to help home and building brands connect deeply with their audiences, delivering results that drive meaningful action.

Founded in 1977
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
119 employees (71 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32%
Direct
52%
Referral
6%
Social
8.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~120

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (38% of company)