Responsibilities

• We’re hiring a cross-channel Media Planner to manage day-to-day planning responsibilities. The Planner leans into the strategic media plan development and is responsible for being able to speak to the holistic plan narrative, including tactical details and campaign performance.
• A successful Planner is resourceful, organized, and energetic throughout the planning process. A strong communicator [both oral and written], they are comfortable in a fast-paced industry and handling multiple projects.
• Reliable, ethical & operates in the best interest of Crossmedia & clients
• The Planner maintains and grows a foundational knowledge of both online and offline media channels
• Collaborates with Investment, Redbox (Analytics) and Strategy team members to ensure actionable audience insights are incorporated into strategic recommendation
• Manages weekly status calls and serves as the main point of contact with clients
• Manages client budgets and upkeep of flowcharts to maintain holistic media plan accuracy
• Monitors the pulse on changing media and client trends
• Collaborates on tactical presentations with the Investment team, assuring a clear story and approach which is built around the strategic presentation.
• Masters tools like Vivvix/Pathmatics, YouGov, MRI/Simmons, Infegy, Commspoint, RBOO and NMI and questions data and usage rigorously

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-3 + years of experience in media planning at an ad agency
• Ability to juggle multiple client projects and responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and math skills
• Capable of working independently and managing projects from start to finish
• Experience with managing and mentoring junior team members
• Takes initiative in acquiring new skills and taking on a workload
• Professionalism and confidence in working with vendors, team members and clients

Benefits

• Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
• Open/Flexible PTO/Annual leave 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)