Integrated Media Specialist

Swoon; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,348 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

A private organization focused on delivering marketing and data resources is hiring a full-time Integrated Media Specialist in Tempe, AZ. In this role, you will manage media planning and buying, serve as the primary point of contact with media vendors, negotiate rates, and ensure timely placement of creative assets across various channels. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of hands-on experience in media planning and buying, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media planning and buying with hands-on experience.
• Experience in traditional media, particularly out-of-home.
• Hands-on experience with paid search, paid social, programmatic/display, and video/CTV.

Responsibilities

• Hands on media planning and buying role.
• Serve as primary contact with media vendors, negotiating rates.
• Manage media specifications and ensure timely placement of creative across channels.
• Support digital media execution at an intermediate level.

Skills

Media planning

Negotiation

Communication

Digital media execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field

Job description

Our client, a private organization focused on delivering marketing and data resources for a large higher education institution, is hiring a full‑time Integrated Media Specialist!

Location: Tempe, AZ - 2 days a week onsite

Hours: 40 hours a week

Contract Duration: 6 months with high potential to convert

Pay Rate: $38-43/hr

About this role

• Hands on media planning and buying role
• Serve as the primary point of contact with local and regional media vendors, including negotiating rates, managing contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships
• Traffic creative assets, manage media specifications, and ensure accurate and timely placement of creative across traditional media channels
• Support digital media execution across paid search, paid social, programmatic/display, and video/CTV at an intermediate, hands‑on level

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3‑5 years of experience in media planning and buying, with demonstrated hands‑on experience in traditional media, particularly out‑of‑home
• Hands‑on experience with paid search, paid social, programmatic/display, and video/CTV
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with vendors and internal stakeholders

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