Hybrid Assistant Media Planner & Buyer

Gatesman, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

401k with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Flex Fridays

13 Holidays including time off between

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Strong culture and supportive working

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Gatesman, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Media Planner/Buyer to support development, execution, and maintenance of media plans within a fast-paced, full-service ad agency. You will work with media managers to craft campaigns targeting audiences efficiently.

You’ll analyze data, prepare reports, reconcile invoices, and learn self-serve platforms to optimize spend and performance. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in media planning, advertising, or a related role.
• Fast learner who adapts to agency/client demands.
• Strong work ethic with self-motivation to exceed expectations.
• Familiarity with digital media buying platforms (Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and media buying processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exemplary organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize while handling multiple deadlines.
• Passion for media and staying updated with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with media team managers on development, negotiation, execution, tracking, measurement, and optimization of campaigns.
• Develop POVs, media analyses, and recommendations for the agency and clients.
• Meet with vendor reps to learn opportunities and assess future campaigns.
• Use consumer data and tools (Kantar, MRI-Simmons, SEMRush) for research and reporting.
• Reconcile monthly invoices and ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure orders are sent/received by vendors.
• Navigate self-serve platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads) for campaign setup and reporting.
• Compile media reports from various platforms.
• Coordinate deliverables with account team and assist in campaign setup/QA.
• Provide general assistance to the Media Department.

Skills

Digital media buying

Programmatic advertising

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Communications

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Facebook Ads

LinkedIn Ads

Ads Manager

Job description

Gatesman, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Media Planner/Buyer to support development, execution, and maintenance of media plans within a fast-paced, full-service ad agency. You will work with media managers to craft campaigns targeting audiences efficiently.

You’ll analyze data, prepare reports, reconcile invoices, and learn self-serve platforms to optimize spend and performance. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and benefits.