Senior Media Planner

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$77K/yr - $83K/yr (Est.)Senior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development and optimization of integrated media plans, turning research and audience insights into actionable channel recommendations and campaign execution, while coordinating with analytics, investments, and cross-functional teams.

  • Own day-to-day campaign management and delivery
  • Translate data into actionable recommendations
  • Present client-ready findings and next steps

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own development of assigned components of integrated media plans, from research and audience insights through channel recommendations and execution.
  • Translate client objectives, audience insights, competitive activity, and performance learnings into actionable media recommendations.
  • Develop and evaluate planning scenarios, including channel mix, budget allocation, phasing, and reach/frequency considerations.
  • Apply media planning tools and data to inform recommendations and optimize plan delivery.
  • Partner with Investment and specialty teams on partner selection, RFP development, evaluation, and recommendations.
  • Contribute strategic thinking and new ideas that strengthen media plans and address client business challenges.
  • Own day-to-day management of assigned campaigns and workstreams, ensuring plans are implemented accurately and on schedule.
  • Coordinate campaign setup, trafficking, QA, and launch across internal teams and external partners.
  • Monitor pacing, delivery, budgets, and performance and proactively flag risks or opportunities.
  • Develop optimization recommendations based on campaign performance and client objectives.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of integrated media planning principles and the role of different channels within a broader media strategy.
  • Ability to translate research, data, and performance results into actionable media recommendations.
  • Strong proficiency in media math, including CPM, impressions, reach/frequency, pacing, budget allocation, and performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to develop clear, client-ready presentations and communicate recommendations confidently.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant media planning and reporting tools.

Preferred

  • 3–5 years of media planning, strategy, or related experience.
  • Experience supporting or independently managing integrated, multi-channel media campaigns.
  • Experience with audience research, segmentation, targeting, and reach/frequency planning.
  • Familiarity with campaign measurement approaches including brand lift, attribution, incrementality, and/or MMM.
  • Experience analyzing campaign performance and developing optimization recommendations.
  • Experience working directly with clients and presenting portions of client meetings.
  • Experience guiding or mentoring junior team members.
  • Familiarity with industry research, competitive, planning, and reporting platforms.
  • Strong curiosity about evolving consumer behaviors, platforms, technology, and the broader media marketplace.
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Adelphi Group

The Adelphi provides a wide range of strategic support services and consulting for global pharmaceutical clients. Adelphi is dedicated to the healthcare sector, providing services across strategic marketing, marketing and business intelligence, real-world observational research and disease-specific programmes, health and economic outcomes, market access, pricing and reimbursement, value insight, multi-channel health communications, scientific services, and strategic product development consultancy. Headquarters are located in Manchester, UK with offices in Europe and the US. Adelphi employs over 700 people worldwide.

Founded in 1986
Bollington, England, GBR
233 employees (19 in marketing)

Salaries

SalaryGuide estimate

$77K/yr – $83K/yr

Modelled from 6 comparable roles.

Media Planning median pay in the United States

$92K/yr

Most earn $73K to $125K. Based on 1,188 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
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Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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Senior Media Planner

Adelphi Group · New York City, NY · Hybrid