Media Strategist

Alexandria, VA (Remote)

$85K/yr – $105K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead multi-channel media strategy from day-to-day client communications to full-funnel planning, prioritizing audiences and driving KPI-led optimization across cross-functional teams.

  • Own client communications and translate insights into actionable strategies
  • Prioritize audiences and align channel mix to strategy for measurable outcomes

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day client communications related to media strategy and performance, simplifying complex concepts into clear, actionable insights, acting as a strategic partner.
  • Translate insight into strategy by synthesizing research, performance data, enrollment trends, and market signals into clear, actionable media strategies that define the problem, opportunity, and path forward.
  • Develop full-funnel, multi-channel media strategies that define the role of each channel, message, and asset across the audience journey.
  • Lead audience prioritization byIdentifying and prioritizing target audiences based on growth potential, institutional fit, and decision drivers—clearly distinguishing where focus (and budget) should go.
  • Partner with Creative, Strategy and Accounts teams to ensure messaging, briefs, and campaign ideas are rooted in insight and aligned to audience mindset and media approach.
  • Define success and drive performance by establishing KPIs aligned to campaign goals, interpreting performance data, and guiding strategic optimizations

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience in media strategy, planning, buying, and/or activation, with hands-on experience developing full-funnel media strategies across digital, social, search, programmatic, and emerging channels
  • Proven ability to prioritize audiences, align channel mix to strategy, and connect media decisions to business outcomes
  • Ability to explain complex media concepts in clear, accessible language for client education.
  • Experience defining KPIs, interpreting performance, and guiding optimization strategies
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 and will be commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
  • Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs.
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Founded in 2006
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
72 employees (23 in marketing)

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35.8%
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48.5%
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5%
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10%
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