Lead, Media Planning & Strategy

Moroch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO, paid holidays, and give‑

Hybrid work

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Fitness reimbursement

Paid parental and child-bonding leave

Job summary

Moroch is seeking a senior planning leader in Houston to oversee day-to-day media planning operations and guide integrated planning strategy. You will supervise planning teams, review campaigns, and drive performance improvements while mentoring talent and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes coaching, strategic direction, and alignment with client objectives, with hybrid work opportunities and a focus on innovation within the media function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in media planning.
• Experience translating objectives into media recommendations and planning adjustments.
• 7+ years in media planning with multi-account coordination.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning operations and team coordination across Media Planners and Junior Media Planners.
• Guide integrated media planning strategy with channel selection and investment allocation.
• Review plans, budgets, and reporting for accuracy and alignment.
• Coach and develop planning talent through mentoring and training.
• Contribute to strategic client recommendations and presentations.
• Monitor pacing, delivery, and performance to identify optimization opportunities.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with account teams, analytics, and vendors.
• Improve planning workflows and ensure operational consistency.

Skills

Media Plan Development

Integrated Media Planning

Budget Allocation Management

Campaign Pacing Analysis

Media Performance Optimization

Geographic Market Analysis

Audience Targeting

Marketing Analytics Reporting

Media Plan Reconciliation

Campaign Forecasting

Cross-Channel Media Planning

Planning Operations Management

Values Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Moroch is seeking a senior planning leader in Houston to oversee day-to-day media planning operations and guide integrated planning strategy. You will supervise planning teams, review campaigns, and drive performance improvements while mentoring talent and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes coaching, strategic direction, and alignment with client objectives, with hybrid work opportunities and a focus on innovation within the media function.