Senior Advertising Planning & Insights Analyst

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$77K/yr – $143K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own planning and insights leadership across reporting, analytics, media planning and partner-facing strategy to drive revenue growth.

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with Analytics, Yield, Operations, Strategy, and Product
  • Partner with Sales and CSM to support strategic accounts
  • Develop media strategies by analyzing audiences and budgets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Become a part of the Planning & Insights (PI) recognized by the wider Expedia Group Advertising business as knowledgeable and highly proficient in the specific areas of reporting & analytics, creating data insights and media planning.
  • Create media strategies by analyzing audiences, recommending media mixes, and allocating advertising budgets.
  • Partner closely with Sales and Customer Success Management (CSM) teams to support large or strategic partner accounts and ensure a seamless partner experience.
  • Build strong relationships with Sales teams and influence best practices in day-to-day collaboration with sellers and their leaders across all stages of the advertising campaign.
  • Communicate effectively in partner-facing situations, using booking, search, industry, and macroeconomic data to shape campaign strategy and strengthen Expedia Group Advertising partnerships.
  • Contribute to the growth of existing and new advertising partnerships, helping drive quarterly and annual revenue targets.
  • Lead and coordinate complex initiatives across internal and external stakeholders, applying strong project management, expectation setting, and follow-through.
  • Work cross-functionally with Analytics, Yield, Operations, Strategy, and Product to improve and automate systems, tools, and processes across Planning & Insights and the broader Sales organization.

Requirements

  • Experience of working within a data-driven, highly analytical culture where insights inspire decisions, ideas and strategy.
  • And/or experience of working within an ecommerce, tech, digital marketing or business consultancy environment.
  • And/or experience of working within the travel industry, particularly in digital marketing and ecommerce roles, or at OTAs.
  • And/or experience in media planning across different channels
  • Experience supporting large or strategic accounts in close partnership with Sales and/or Customer Success teams.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills, with the ability to deliver a polished, high-touch partner experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and build trusted relationships across teams.
  • Strong project management skills, including coordinating complex workstreams, driving alignment, and delivering key business initiatives.
  • A passion for turning data into actionable insights and storytelling that inspires ideas, decisions, and strategy in both internal and external settings.
  • A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to uncover solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and revenue generation.

Benefits

  • Benefits and perks Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life .
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Expedia

Expedia is one of the world's leading full-service travel brands, helping travelers get the most out of every trip they take by making the travel process seamless. With Expedia, travelers can plan and book flights, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals in one complete marketplace. Expedia offers intelligent tools, personalized recommendations, and a booking experience that saves you money – making it easier to explore the world. Use our mobile app or visit www.expedia.com to start your next adventure.Why choose Expedia?Expedia is your all-in-one travel shop, providing access to a large inventory of flights, hotels, vacation packages, activities and car rentals, with savings for every part of your trip.Our smart recommendation and comparison tools make for thoughtful travel planning. And with Expedia, you can bundle now or later and still get savings towards your trip, for a travel planning experience that moves with you.For PartnersExpedia connects travel businesses with millions of engaged travelers worldwide. Our partner solutions help hotels, airlines, and service providers grow bookings, optimize visibility, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.Expedia is the flagship travel brand of Expedia Group.

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Posted range

$77K/yr – $143K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Media Planning median pay in the United States

$91K/yr

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Senior Advertising Planning & Insights Analyst

Expedia · Chicago, IL · On-site