Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, execution, and optimization of media plans - ensuring it tells a cohesive and compelling story.
• Analyze data and strategic input from clients and agency constituents to inform channel allocation recommendations
• Effectively write and present recommendations and proactive POVs internally and externally
• Meet with media partners to understand the media landscape and act as the channel expert for the team
• Work with analytics partners to help clients prove out success of your plans
• Collaborate with media specialists to ensure seamless activation of media campaigns
• Lead Media Planners and Associates while reporting to a Media Director

Requirements

• 3-5 years of media strategy and planning experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, and/or equivalent work experience
• Experience with healthcare and pharmaceutical clients a plus
• Knowledge of all paid media channels including digital media
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Comfortable presenting to clients and internal teams
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate and present complex ideas in a simple, smart way
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to consider unconventional ideas when recommending solutions
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work under pressure to deliver high-quality work within time timelines
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate

Preferred

• Experience with healthcare and pharmaceutical clients a plus
• Passion to learn about the latest media solutions
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.