{"ai_summary":"

Drive media planning and execution for client campaigns, owning strategy, optimization, and reporting; leverage 5+ years of agency media experience to lead client work and vendor negotiations.

• Own campaign planning, execution, and performance reviews across multiple media channels.
• Must-have: 5+ years of agency media planning/buying experience.
• Standout: Strong client management and vendor negotiation experience.

","markdown":null,"sections":{"responsibilities":{"Responsibilities":["Campaign Tactical Planning & Execution","- Translate media strategies into actionable investment plans aligned with client goals and audience insights","- Review and fine tune media plan recommendations for Director review","- Review and approve buys, authorizations, and placements created by junior team members","- Ensure all campaigns are executed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations","- Manage the tactical mix of media channels (g., Linear TV, CTV, Digital, Audio, OOH, Social, Programmatic, Influencer, Content, Experiential) depending on campaign needs","- Work with the Planning, Analytics and Biddable team to ensure investments are data-informed and measurable","- Serve as a day-to-day junior-level client contact for all campaign-related issues, optimizations, and strategic discussions","- Lead relevant client presentations and status meetings, articulating campaign performance, investment decisions, and recommendations","- Troubleshoot any campaign issues and provide timely resolutions and updates","- Partner with Planning Teams to align media investment with brand objectives and business KPIs","- Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors and platforms","- Lead negotiations for optimal rates, value-adds, sponsorships, and inventory packages","- Stay updated on market conditions, media trends, and opportunities for innovation or test-and-learn campaigns","- Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend new partners or platforms to test","- Performance & Reporting","- Oversee and guide the creation of reporting deliverables by junior team members","- Analyze campaign performance data and extract actionable insights","- Lead post-campaign analyses and work with analytics teams to measure ROI, efficiency, and engagement","- Present learnings and optimization plans to internal stakeholders","- Media Buy Financial Stewardship","- Ensure financial accuracy and timeliness in billing, invoicing, and reconciliation processes","- Track and manage campaign budgets, pacing, and forecasts","- Maintain internal documentation and ensure compliance with agency processes and client contracts (Investment Trackers, Pacing, Dashboards, etc)"]},"requirements":{"Requirements":["5 years of agency media planning/buying experience","Deep understanding of both traditional and digital media channels, pricing models, and performance metrics","Strong client-service orientation and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders","Prior experience managing and mentoring junior staff","Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills","Strategic mindset and a passion for media innovation and industry trends","Proficient in tools like Excel, OneStra t a , Nielsen, Comscore , Google Campaign Manager, and Excel; High-level understanding of Social platforms and DSPs"]},"nice_to_have":[],"benefits":{"Benefits":["Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).","Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies","Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support","401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)","Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries","Generous paid parental leave policy","Life milestone recognition & support","The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)","Cell phone/tech reimbursement","Student Loan payment plan (US)","Tuition reimbursement","Learning & Development and training programs","And burgers – lots and lots of burgers"]},"compensation":["Salary range $80 – $95k. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications and tenure of the applicant."],"how_to_apply":["In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Crossmedia, please email people.team@xmedia.com . (US based candidates)"],"about_company":["WHO WE ARE\n\nCrossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the Pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.\n\nWe focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients\' greatest business challenges. The Pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past seven years in a row.\n\nWe have offices in the US in New York and Philadelphia, with employees across 25+ states, as well as in London and Germany. Our client roster includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Edible Arrangements and more."],"other":[]}}}