Assistant Media Planner/Buyer

Gatesman; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Flex Fridays

13 Holidays

Job summary

Gatesman, a marketing communications agency with offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh, is seeking an Assistant Media Planner/Buyer. You will support the development, execution, and maintenance of media plans while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced agency environment.

You will work closely with media managers to shape campaigns, analyze performance, and optimize media buys across platforms, leveraging tools like Kantar, MRI-Simmons, and SEMRush.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in media planning or a related role.
• Familiarity with digital media buying platforms (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.).
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and media buying processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with media team managers on development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, measurement, and optimization of media campaigns
• Develop and present POVs, media analyses, and recommendations to agency team and clients
• Meet with vendor representatives to further knowledge of available media opportunities and assess them for possible inclusion in future media planning
• Utilize consumer data and media measurement tools such as Kantar, MRI-Simmons, and SEMRush to conduct research and generate appropriate reports
• Reconcile monthly billing invoices and discrepancies to ensure agency and client budget compliance
• Ensure orders are sent and received by agency vendors
• Become proficient at navigating self-serve media platforms to aid in setup of campaigns, monitor spend, and access reporting
• Compile media reports from various software and social platforms
• Coordinate deliverables with account team, including collecting creative specs, relaying creative deadlines, and assisting in campaign setup and QA
• General assistance to the Media Department as needed

Skills

Media planning

Digital advertising

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Tools

Kantar

MRI-Simmons

SEMRush

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

LinkedIn Ads

Job description

Who We Are:

With office locations in Pittsburgh and Chicago, Gatesman is a privately held, fully integrated marketing communications agency with expertise in advertising, digital, analytics, public relations, social media, and performance media. We don’t shy away from the unknown and thrive on the speed of business. We solve business challenges by using data, and a human filter to fuel our marketing solutions- whether it’s building brand awareness, improving reputation, launching new products, or publishing brand narratives. We maintain our client relationships with an industry leading tenure of 7+ years on average.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Media Planner/Buyer is responsible for providing administrative and analytical support in the development, execution, and maintenance of media plans while acquiring a working knowledge of cross-department collaboration and problem solving within a fast-paced, full-service ad agency. The Assistant Media Planner/Buyer works closely with media managers to develop and implement media campaigns tailored to reach specific audiences as efficiently and effectively as possible, taking into account current media consumption habits to ensure scale and relevance of each media buy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with media team managers on development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, measurement, and optimization of media campaigns
• Develop and present POVs, media analyses, and recommendations to agency team and clients
• Meet with vendor representatives to further knowledge of available media opportunities and assess them for possible inclusion in future media planning
• Utilize consumer data and media measurement tools such as Kantar, MRI-Simmons, and SEMRush to conduct research and generate appropriate reports (target audience development and media consumption, competitive analysis, performance tracking, budget reporting, etc.)
• Reconcile monthly billing invoices and discrepancies to ensure agency and client budget compliance
• Ensure orders are sent and received by agency vendors
• Become proficient at navigating self-serve media platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook Ads, Manager, LinkedIn Ads, etc.) to aid in setup of campaigns, monitor spend, and access reporting to analyze performance of in-market campaigns
• Compile media reports from various software and social platforms
• Coordinate deliverables with account team, including collecting creative specs, relaying creative deadlines, and assisting in campaign setup and QA
• General assistance to the Media Department as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in media planning, advertising, or a related role
• Fast learner who easily adapts to various agency and client demands
• A strong work ethic with the self-motivation needed to exceed expectations
• Familiarity with digital media buying platforms (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.) preferred
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and media buying processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• The drive and ability to prioritize while working on multiple assignments under deadline pressures
• A passion for media, advertising and staying updated with industry trends

Compensation:

$40,000-$50,000 base salary range exclusive of fringe benefits. Final base salary compensation will be determined on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. The range listed represents the full base salary range for this role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical, allowing for future salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package, with additional information listed below.

Gatesman Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available on the first day of employment
• FSA/HSA’s
• 401k with an employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Flex Friday’s
• 13 Holiday’s including time off between Christmas and New Years
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Strong culture and supportive working environment