Assistant Media Planner, Integrated Media Planning

Beauty Co-Lab; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join their dynamic team in Burbank, CA. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with media experts, assisting in the development and execution of media plans while gaining valuable industry knowledge. You'll be responsible for compiling data, updating planning documents, and communicating with internal teams to ensure successful media strategies. If you have a passion for media and advertising, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on exciting campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; strong interest in media planning or digital media.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing media plans and gathering data.
• Communicate with internal teams and prepare media buy authorizations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

THE JOB

As an Assistant Media Planner you’ll work closely with a team of media experts in developing and maintaining media plans, while absorbing as much media knowledge as possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and execution of the media plan
• Gathering and compiling data to support the media recommendation, including running syndicated research on the consumer
• Updating media planning documents for client usage
• Communicating and collaborating with internal activation and digital teams
• Collecting competitive research and preparing reports
• Preparing media buy authorizations
• Monitoring media expenditures to ensure agency and client budget compliance
• Developing filmmaker presentations on Keynote
• Updating vendor trafficking sheets
• Sending, requesting and filing all digital insertion orders for a campaign
• Identifying and troubleshooting missing and incomplete invoices that are needed for billing
• Working with the billing coordinator to match Insertion Orders
• Monitoring tag assets to ensure the most current linking and creative are assigned
• Compiling and filing campaign screenshots
• Pulling digital reporting and supporting team members in gathering accountable learnings to be delivered to client
• Keeping abreast of industry trends through advertising and media trade journals

YOU

We encourage you to apply if the below describes your experience and talents:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong interest in a media planning or digital media career
• Relevant experience in media or advertising preferred, but not required
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong quantitative (analytical and math) skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint/Keynote
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and communicate clearly when participating in internal and client-facing meetings
• Ability to be agile and adaptable within a quick turnaround business environment
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and critical thinking
• Excellent ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely

This is a hybrid role based in Burbank, CA.