Associate Media Planner

Responsibilities

• As an Associate Media Planner, you'll support the development and execution of media plans while building a strong foundation in strategic thinking, analysis, and media planning. Working alongside experienced planners, you'll help ensure our recommendations are accurate, insightful, and aligned with client goals.
• Gather, organize, and maintain station, vendor, and marketplace information to support media planning.
• Collect pre-logs and monitor campaign clearances to ensure media placements run as intended.
• Verify campaign data, ratings information, and audience metrics, including Nielsen data, to support accurate planning and reporting.
• Build call projections that help clients and telemarketing partners plan effectively.
• Research invoice discrepancies and partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate information within agency systems and planning tools.
• Prepare client, product, and campaign setup documentation, including telemarketing and web scripts.
• Coordinate traffic instructions, creative requests, and campaign logistics to ensure campaigns launch successfully.
• Support planners with competitive research, marketplace intelligence, and media recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an aptitude for working with data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly learn new platforms and technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Organization and time management.
• Collaboration across teams and disciplines.

Preferred

• Internship or exposure to advertising, marketing, communications, or media is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Competitive Parental Leave
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
• Mental health support
• Annual agency contribution to your 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare FSA
• Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
• Carrot Fertility and family-building support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)