Senior Integrated Media Planner

Columbia, MO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years exp

Posted 23 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end integrated media planning process, vendor management, research and measurement, driving cohesive campaigns across traditional and digital channels while cultivating strong client relationships and delivering measurable results.

  • Integrated media planning across traditional and digital channels
  • Vendor management and campaign optimization
  • Research, insights, and measurement to inform strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Integrated Media Planning and Strategy Development:
  • Develop integrated media plans across traditional (TV, radio, print, OOH) and digital (social media, programmatic, paid search, etc.) channels.
  • Align media strategies with client objectives, target audiences, media and industry landscape while supporting campaign goals.
  • Collaborate with Activation Specialist teams (Spot/traditional, Performance and vendor teams) to create cohesive and effective tactical plans that align with the integrated strategy and channel mix.
  • Manage and provide input on media briefs to ensure strategies and integrated plans align with the client's core business goals and are structured to effectively achieve objectives.
  • Develop strategic frameworks that guide campaign flighting, channel roles, and investment prioritization.
  • Vendor & Campaign Management:
  • Support the development of RFPs, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews to ensure media opportunities align with campaign objectives and performance goals.
  • Provide strategic input into vendor negotiations, added value opportunities, and partner selection to maximize media investment.
  • Ensure media activation aligns with defined measurement strategies, KPIs, and optimization frameworks.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
  • Proven ability to analyze data and market research
  • 1-2 years of experience in media planning, preferably with exposure to both traditional and digital channels. Publisher/vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content) may apply.
  • A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with a degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, or communications preferred; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

  • The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
  • Amazing opportunities for career development
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
  • Fun and collaborative work environment
  • Casual dress code
  • Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
  • 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
  • Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
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True Media

True Media is an independent media agency helping leading and emerging brands across North America build stronger connections with customers. True works closely with clients and creative agencies to apply deep media expertise and genuine human perspective to find what's true and elevate brands across all digital, traditional, social and performance media channels.

Founded in 2005
Columbia, Missouri, USA
186 employees (70 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.4%
Direct
45.6%
Referral
5.7%
Social
16.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~186

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
65 (35% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1