Assistant Media Planner

LUDWIG+; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing advertising agency is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join their team in Detroit, Michigan. This entry-level position involves planning, negotiating, and managing media across various channels. Candidates should have a four-year degree, preferably in marketing or advertising, and strong PowerPoint and Excel skills. Internships in marketing are preferred. This role offers the opportunity to actively participate in media strategy and contribute to client success, while being part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required.
• Past marketing and advertising agency internships strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of a client’s business.
• Assist in flowchart maintenance.
• Participate in client calls, meetings and presentations.

Skills

Strong curiosity

PowerPoint skills

Excel skills

Education

Four-year degree (Marketing or Advertising preferred)

Job description

Are you eager to begin your career in advertising at an agency in total growth mode? Do you want to roll‑up your sleeves and dive right in?

We are seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join the LUDWIG+ team.

The Assistant Media Planner will be responsible for planning, negotiating and stewarding media across both traditional and digital media channels, while absorbing as much media knowledge as possible. The position is essential in the day‑to‑day management of the media account and requires an individual that works well in a fast‑paced, team environment.

As an entry level position, the Assistant position represents the start of a media career and will report directly to the Media Director. The Assistant is expected to be an active participant, increasing participation over time in the position. The Assistant will be encouraged to contribute ideas and insights that will benefit our clients.

Who we are:

Ludwig+ is a full-service marketing, advertising and digital consultancy that creates valuable brands and ignites business growth. Our leadership team has served in the trenches at some of the most prestigious agencies in the world, as well as CMO for some category-defining brands.

What you’ll do:

• Learn all aspects of a client’s business
• Proactive exploration and team communication on new media trends and tactics
• Assist in flowchart maintenanceResearch, develop and write media points‑of‑view as requested by clients
• Create, organize and maintain media partner information
• Participate in client calls, meetings and presentations
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

• Strong curiosity; always challenging the status quo
• Four‑year degree is required (Marketing or Advertising degree strongly preferred)
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required
• Past marketing and advertising agency internships strongly preferred

We are looking for a fearless collaborator with a builder mindset. Someone always ready to jump in and wear whatever hat necessary to create the greatest work for our client and drive agency growth.

At LUDWIG+, we strive to not only help our clients achieve their best, but our employees as well. How high do you want to go? How fast do you want to grow? Apply now and let’s find your plus.

It is the policy of LUDWIG+ to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Advertising Services