Hybrid Associate Media Planner: Campaign Ops

Staffmark Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital People in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Media Planner for a long-term contract (1 year with potential extension). This hybrid role supports an integrated media planning team across multiple brand teams and therapeutic areas, helping move campaigns from approval through launch, execution, and billing.

You will manage media operations, coordinate schedules, and work with external vendors and internal managers to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, healthcare, media planning, or related areas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; vendor management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Media Operations: manage intake processes and move work orders through the media workflow.
• Campaign Coordination: launch campaigns, maintain calendars and trackers, ensure information stays accurate.
• Vendor Management: coordinate with media vendors to gather specifications and resolve issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with internal managers and teams to keep projects moving.
• Process Management: learn complex workflows quickly, follow contracts through execution and billing.

Skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365: Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Shared tracking tools

Job description

Digital People in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate Media Planner for a long-term contract (1 year with potential extension). This hybrid role supports an integrated media planning team across multiple brand teams and therapeutic areas, helping move campaigns from approval through launch, execution, and billing.

You will manage media operations, coordinate schedules, and work with external vendors and internal managers to keep projects on schedule.