Healthcare Media Strategy Lead

Heartbeat; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Generous time-off policies

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Heartbeat is seeking a Media Supervisor to lead data-driven media planning and buy across digital and traditional channels for healthcare challenger brands. You’ll guide integrated media strategies, manage day-to-day client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced agency environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6 years of media experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to translate client goals into measurable media recommendations, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of media planning and/or buying experience, including at least 3 years focused on digital media.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic, data-driven media plans across digital and traditional channels.
• Oversee campaign execution to ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Translate client business challenges into innovative media strategies and thoughtful recommendations.
• Deliver campaign reporting, optimization insights, and performance analysis to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including paid social, programmatic, analytics, media technology, business operations, strategy, and creative.
• Contribute to new business opportunities by supporting media strategy development and agency pitches.
• Manage client relationships by providing proactive communication, strategic guidance, and exceptional service; monitor media trends and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Media planning

Media buying

Digital analytics

Leadership

Client relations

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ad serving platforms

Campaign measurement tools

GA4 / Analytics tools

Job description

Heartbeat is seeking a Media Supervisor to lead data-driven media planning and buy across digital and traditional channels for healthcare challenger brands. You’ll guide integrated media strategies, manage day-to-day client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced agency environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6 years of media experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to translate client goals into measurable media recommendations, with travel as needed.