Assistant Media Planner/Buyer — Hybrid + Unlimited PTO

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

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.