Assistant Media Planner (Entry Level)

GRP Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GRP Media in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Assistant Media Planner to join our data-driven team on Michigan Avenue. You will handle budget management, invoicing, data entry and data analysis, and learn the full spectrum of media planning.

The role emphasizes numerical work, independence and collaboration, with monthly performance feedback during the first six months and a goal to advance to Media Planner within 12 months. Local commuting to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is required.

Qualifications

• This candidate should be a self-starter, organized, curious, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple tasks, able to work independently and collaboratively and very comfortable working with numbers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential; must be able to work independently within Excel spreadsheets.
• Advertising-related professional or college experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a roster of clients with budget management, invoicing, data entry and data analysis.
• Receive formal training on all aspects of media planning with a goal to be promoted to Media Planner within 12 months.
• Contribute to team efforts and communicate effectively within the group.

Skills

Self-starter

Organized

Curious

Proactive

Multitasking

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Advertising-related experience desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

GRP Media is currently seeking to fill an ASSISTANT MEDIA PLANNER position in its Chicago office.

About Us

We are a full service, data-driven media planning and buying agency located on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. Our client roster includes American Century Investments, Amplify ETFs, Bullfrog Spas, Lurie Children's Hospital, Perma-Seal, Propane Education & Research Council and Rush Health.

This year, GRP Media celebrates its 30th year in business.

About You

Candidates must be self-starters, organized, curious, proactive, comfortable juggling multiple tasks, able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively and very comfortable working with numbers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is absolutely critical. You will be expected to be able to work independently within Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Some advertising-related professional or college experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

You will be assigned to a team or teams working on a specific roster of clients. Responsibilities will include budget management, invoicing, data entry, data analysis, etc. You will be trained on all aspects of media planning and stewardship with the goal of being promoted to the role of Media Planner within 12 months. As an entry level employee, you will receive formal performance feedback each month for your first 6 months of employment with the goal of helping you get on a steady development and learning track during your first few months in the position.

Candidates must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute to our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.