Integrated Media Planner

Basis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work week

401k/RRSP matching

Mental health support

Paid sabbaticals

Flexible work options

Job summary

Basis in Chicago is seeking a digital media planner/buyer to craft integrated media plans and present rationales aligned with client objectives. You will manage insertion orders, revisions, and vendor negotiations to optimize spend.

You’ll collaborate with analytics, ad ops, and cross-functional teams, translate data into actionable insights, and support finance with billing accuracy while keeping campaigns on budget and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital media planning and buying.
• Understanding and interest in programmatic media and real-time bidding.
• Experience working alongside a Demand Side Platform.
• Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment.
• Commitment to inclusivity and using data-driven guidance.

Responsibilities

• Craft integrated media planning recommendations tied to client objectives.
• Generate and present plans considering all media channels with clear rationale.
• Communicate with clients daily and own deliverables.
• Collaborate with analytics to align insights with business objectives.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure best inventory and pricing.
• Manage IOs, post-IO revisions, and publisher IO approvals.
• Actualize campaigns to meet budgets and KPI targets.
• Assist Finance with billing executions and discrepancies.

Skills

Digital media planning

Programmatic media

Demand Side Platform

Client service

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

• Leveraging a strong understanding of the digital media landscape and the latest Basis products and solutions to craft strong media planning recommendations tied to the overarching strategy
• Generating andpresenting integratedmedia plans considering all media channelsbyincorporatingclear rationalebased on client objectives
• Communicating with clients on requests/questions daily over email and owning client meeting and deliverables
• Maintaining an understanding of all syndicated media tools and how they can contribute to the planning task at hand
• Collaborating with analytics team to ensure media strategies and reporting insights/deliverables are aligned to businessobjectivesand measures of success
• Negotiating with vendors to secure the best inventory and pricing available for our clients
• Providing guidance andassistinanalyzingKey Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for strategic media plans
• Cultivating strong internal relationships with associate media planners, ad operations, campaign analytics, and search and social media buyers.
• Operating with a solutions-oriented approach and a high degree of client servicing
• Contributing tohigh levelsof campaign performance, client satisfaction, and retention, while working alongside the VP and Director of Integrated Client Solutions and Client Development team members
• Managing insertion orders (IO's), post-IO media plan revisions, and the approval of all publisher IO's for each campaign
• Actualizing campaigns to ensure campaign budgets and KPI's are met and delivered in full
• Assisting Finance in billing executions and discrepancies
• Completing traffic sheets andassistingwith gathering creative assets and instructions as needed

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• 2+ years of experience in digital media planning and buying
• Understanding and interest in programmatic media and real-time bidding
• Experience working alongside a Demand Side Platform
• Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment
• Passion for staying current with the latest research and media tools to guide recommendations
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel andPowerpointskills
• Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.
• Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.

BONUS POINTS

• Hands on DSP buying experience
• Previousclient-facing experience
• Previousholistic media planning experience
• Experience working with a 3rd party ad server
• Experience in digital reporting dashboards such as Datorama
• Experience in holistic media planning with a focus on search and social
• Basis Certified

$61,010 - $75,000 a year

Integrity in Hiring

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Anything Else?

Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

Life With Basis

We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

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