Media Coordinator

San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

You will own junior media planning tasks, research, and data‑driven support across planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Support research, data pulls, and plan assembly with accuracy.
  • Develop proficiency in audience insights, budgeting structures, and media tools.
  • Collaborate with team members across disciplines to drive client goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Knowledge - Develop a foundational understanding of media channels including digital (paid social, paid search, programmatic, streaming audio and video) and traditional (linear TV, OOH, print, radio), and how each channel serves a role in reaching an audience - Begin building proficiency with core planning tools including MRI/Simmons for audience research, MediaRadar for competitive analysis, and SimilarWeb for website and digital intelligence - Support the team with research, data pulls, plan assembly, and competitive analyses with accuracy and attention to detail - Learn how media budgets are structured and how plans are built to deliver against client goals - Gain proficiency in our media financial processes, ensuring that billing is done accurately and timely - Stay curious about the media landscape — emerging platforms, industry news, and shifts in consumer behavior Strategic Thinking & Planning - Learn to understand client business goals and how media plans are designed to deliver on them - Begin to recognize how audience insights inform channel selection and budget allocation decisions - Support the development of media plans by pulling data and research that informs strategic recommendations - Think critically about data and proactively provide analyses, troubleshooting, and recommendations - Ask questions that demonstrate curiosity about strategy, not just process — why this channel, why this audience, why this budget split Communication - Communicate clearly and professionally in written and verbal formats with internal team members - Respond to requests and feedback in a timely and organized manner - Begin developing the ability to summarize data and research findings in a way that is easy for others to understand - Participate actively in team meetings — come prepared, take good notes, and follow up on action items Partnership - Build strong working relationships with your immediate team members, demonstrating reliability and a positive attitude - Learn how the media planning team collaborates with other disciplines — investment, analytics, creative, and client engagement — and begin to understand each team's role - Support cross-functional requests with accuracy and a service mindset - Begin developing vendor and media partner relationships under the guidance of senior team members

Requirements

  • 0-2 years equivalent work experience in a Media Coordinator or similar role
  • Knowledge of media planning/buying disciplines (primarily digital, but traditional media knowledge is helpful).
  • Ability to …
  • Think creatively and analytically
  • Multi-task and prioritize assignments
  • Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment
  • Proactively problem-solve
  • Work effectively and efficiently in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Learn processes and systems quickly

Preferred

  • Experience with third-party ad serving platforms is a plus

Benefits

  • Open PTO
  • 40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
  • Flexible work hours and remote work
  • Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401k program with employer matching
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee bonus referrals
  • Dog-friendly offices
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The Shipyard

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The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love. By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated. Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.The Shipyard. Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

Founded in 2014
Columbus, Ohio, USA
310 employees (107 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
92% CEO approval

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$55K/yr – $60K/yr

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64 (21% of company)
Median Tenure
2.5 years
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Total Funding
$59.5M
Last Raise
$59.5M
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2023
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49.4%
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