Associate Media Planner

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health, dental, vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid and remote work options

20 vacation days + 1 personal well‑be.

9 public holidays

End-of-year holidays

Global mobility opportunities

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Media Planner to support the team in preparing, developing, executing and monitoring media plans for assigned clients and campaigns. You will assist in delivering internal and client deliverables and learn the procedures to ensure smooth day-to-day account operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in advertising/marketing/communications and 0-1 year of media planning/buying experience, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and clear written and oral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or communications.
• 0-1 year of media planning/buying experience (internship acceptable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop media plans in collaboration with planners and supervisors.
• Use research to derive consumer insights, channel roles, and budgets.
• Gather research and competitive data for client reviews.
• Learn to use syndicated resources and basic media math.
• Create tactical elements of campaigns, such as flow charts and budget trackers.
• Assist in crafting RFPs and briefing Investment teams on insights.
• Help resolve billing discrepancies within designated timelines.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions and handle day-to-day requests.

Skills

Media planning

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising/marketing/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Avalere Health

United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.

About the role

The Associate Media Planner is responsible for supporting the team in preparing, developing, executing and monitoring media plans for assigned clients and campaigns. Associate Media Planner will support the team in the timely delivery of any internal and client deliverables. They will be expected to learn and know the necessary procedures and processes to ensure successful day-to-day ongoings of the account.

What you'll do:

• Help develop media plans; work closely with media planners and supervisors to develop holistic communications plan
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to develop consumer insights, roles of channels, budget allocations, and begin to develop analytical skills
• Compile research and competitive data that will be reviewed by the teams and clients to ensure client is reaching target audience
• Learn to utilize syndicated resources/programs and master basic media math
• Develop tactical components of client media campaigns, such as flow charts, trafficking spreadsheets and budget trackers
• Work collaboratively with Planners at all levels to craft RFPs and brief Investment teams on insights and strategies.
• Oversee and coordinate resolution of billing and discrepancies within designated timeframe.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions
• Handle day-to-day client requests along with the team

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree required with related coursework in advertising, marketing, and/or communications
• 0-1 year media planning/buying experience (relevant internship a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both written and oral
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

  What we can offer

  You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

  Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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