Media Planner

Flywheel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation time

Great learning and development opportunities

Parental leave and benefits

Job summary

A leading digital commerce firm in Chicago is seeking a Media Planner to manage shopper media planning for key clients. You will develop innovative campaigns, ensure flawless execution, and communicate confidently with clients. Ideal candidates should have 2–3 years of media planning experience, preferably in retail marketing, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of agency media planning and buying experience required.
• Prior experience in retail marketing and with CPG brands strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with retailer media networks (WMC, KPM, Roundel, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven shopper media plans.
• Oversee execution of media plans with precision.
• Create compelling media recommendation decks.

Skills

Agency media planning and buying

Retail marketing experience

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Job description

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About Flywheel

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Media Planner to join our dynamic Shopper Team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shopper and retail media planning and activation for key clients. You’ll take ownership of the entire campaign process, from strategy through execution, working independently and presenting confidently to clients while leveraging your expertise in digital media.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute innovative, data-driven shopper media plans that align with client objectives and drive measurable results.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of each client’s business goals, with a strong command of the evolving digital and retail media landscape.
• Support and/or lead day-to-day client communications, including status meetings, strategic recommendations, and performance reporting.
• Oversee all elements of media plan execution—managing authorizations, insertion orders, campaign tracking, billing, and reporting with precision.
• Collaborate with media vendors to ensure flawless campaign delivery, accurate billing, and optimal performance while evaluating partnership opportunities.
• Create compelling media recommendation decks and insightful campaign performance reports that inform and inspire.
• Maintain open and proactive communication with the Media Supervisor and Account Leadership, ensuring campaign updates and project milestones are tracked and shared.

Who You Are

• 2–3 years of agency media planning and buying experience required.
• Prior experience in retail marketing and with CPG brands strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with retailer media networks (WMC, KPM, Roundel, etc.) is a plus.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.
• Adept at multitasking and managing multiple workstreams to consistently achieve KPIs and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.
• Comfortable interacting daily with clients, media vendors, internal teams, and finance.

Working at Flywheel

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others – team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week.
• Flexible vacation time.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Benefits that help you live your best life.
• Parental leave and benefits.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• ERG programs for inclusion and identity.
• The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check.
• Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel.

The Interview Process

Every role starts with an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call.

After the initial call, you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments such as a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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