Assistant Media Planner at Ignited | Los Angeles, CA | $20/hr – $23/hr

Ignited

Assistant Media Planner

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$20/hr – $23/hrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive media planning and execution support across digital and traditional channels, with a focus on setup, reporting, and vendor coordination in a hybrid Los Angeles role.

Own campaign setup, trafficking, and live-link verification to support optimization.
Must-have: baseline paid media knowledge and hands-on use of Google Campaign Manager, Google Ads, and Meta Ads Manager.
Standout: hybrid LA role with 2–3 on-site days and cross-functional vendor coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support the media team with planning, buying, and campaign execution across digital and traditional channels, including research, setup, and reporting
Responsible for compiling campaign reports, analyzing performance data, and identifying insights to support optimization efforts
Help manage campaign execution, including trafficking creative assets, organizing materials, and verifying placements and live links
Assist with tracking media billing, invoices, and budget pacing to ensure accuracy and organization
Use media and analytics platforms such as Google Campaign Manager, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, as well as other research tools to support campaign setup and reporting
Responsible for campaign setup and management within paid media platforms, including budgets, targeting, creative implementation, and performance monitoring
Stay informed on media trends, tools, and industry developments to support planning and reporting initiatives
Help prepare campaign reports, presentations, and updates for internal teams, clients, and vendor partners
Gather media kits, pricing, audience research, and competitive insights to support media plan development
Create insertion orders and maintain organized records of contracts, vendor contacts, and campaign materials
Communicate with media vendors to confirm campaign details, deadlines, and deliverables

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising or related discipline; and/or equivalent combination of education, training and related experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Hybrid role; Must be able to be available to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA (West LA / South Bay area) 2-3 days a week; and available for team offsites or outings
Strong interest in Advertising
Baseline understanding of paid media and role within advertising
Baseline understanding of social platforms
Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ignited

Ignited is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators to transform their students’ career trajectories. We believe that teachers are the ultimate catalysts for innovation and transformative change within the K-16 education system.Our work bridges the gap between classrooms and careers by creating meaningful connections between educators and professionals from leading industries. Through hands-on summer experiences, teachers gain the tools they need to inspire the future STEM workforce.Over the past 40 years, Ignited has:• Provided over 4,000 educators with industry experiences• Impacted 4 million students, 58% of whom are underrepresented in STEM fields• Partnered with more than 440 companies, universities, government labs, and foundationsJoin us in creating meaningful impact! Email Emily: edilger@igniteducation.org

Founded in 1985

Santa Clara, California, USA

28 employees (5 in marketing)

www.igniteducation.org