Media Planner/Buyer - Account Manager

Fundamental Media; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Paid time off

Bonus structure

Job summary

A leading media agency in Boston is seeking a Media Planner/Buyer - Account Manager to join their vibrant team. The role involves planning and buying across various media channels, focusing on digital. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in media buying and demonstrate excellent client management and project execution skills. The agency offers a competitive salary, healthcare coverage, and career progression opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in media buying/planning, preferably at an agency.
• Strong digital media experience in display, content marketing, and social media.
• Proven ability to create effective media strategies.
• Skills to handle multiple accounts and projects, ensuring client retention.
• Passion for analyzing campaigns and pushing for the best outcome.
• Experience liaising with and presenting recommendations to clients; excellent communication.
• Ability to recognize good media opportunities and develop new ideas/concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and buy media, presenting proposals and performance analysis.
• Lead media strategy development and client presentations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage project execution.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of client projects and coordinate timelines with internal teams.
• Monitor budgets and provide accurate budget updates to clients.
• Identify upsell opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Understand client industries, audiences, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with creative, media, and tech teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Mentor junior team members and train new hires on tools and processes.

Skills

Digital media experience

Client management

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Campaign analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Job description

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The Fundamental Group started out as a media agency, specialising in clients within the Asset Management and Higher Education sectors. Our vision was to become a leading specialist, and we have achieved this through a combination of contemporary and innovative technologies. This includes our in‑house proprietary performance marketing technologies and reporting platforms, in‑house programmatic solutions, research team and most importantly our people, each with expert sector knowledge.

Over the past 20 years, we have grown into a marketing technology group which numbers over 170 people globally. With a strategic presence across the globe, our offices span key locations including London, Boston, Hong Kong and Sydney.

The Role

We are searching for an experienced Account Manager to join our collaborative and enthusiastic Boston office, joining a media team delivering standout advertising campaigns across a range of clients. As an Account Manager, you will play a vital role in planning and buying across all media channels, but primarily digital. Whether you are developing strategic recommendations, building strong relationships, innovating impactful solutions, or developing bespoke media plans or attending client meetings, it will be your excellent client management skills that ensures outstanding outcomes.

You should be passionate about both media and technology, digitally fluent, understanding the complexities of a fragmented media landscape and how best to deliver success. You and your team will work together to develop and execute outstanding integrated media strategies and programs. Proven project management skills and client‑facing experience are a must – you’re known for your ability to absorb information, learn a business and drive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and buy relevant media and present media proposals, including timings and cost breakdown. Use analysis to drive decisions in a way that yields sustained, measurable results.
• Lead media strategy development and client presentations, including channel and budget allocation.
• Maintain strong relationships with assigned clients. Proactively communicate to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns. Understand their goals, objectives, and challenges, and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Lead the end‑to‑end execution of client projects. Collaborate with internal teams to develop project timelines, deliverables, and ensure on‑time and within‑budget completion.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints. Provide clients with accurate budget updates.
• Identify opportunities for upselling additional services or expanding existing projects to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain a deep understanding of your clients’ industry/segment, audience profiles, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with creative, media, and technology teams to ensure all aspects of client projects are executed effectively and seamlessly.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members. Lead by example, sharing industry knowledge and best practices. Train new hires on internal tools and processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a similar media buying / planning role, preferably at an agency.
• Strong digital media experience particularly display, content marketing and social media.
• Proven ability to create outstanding media strategies.
• Skills to handle multiple accounts and projects, ensuring client retention.
• Passion for analyzing campaigns and pushing for the best outcome.
• Experience liaising with and presenting recommendations to clients; excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to recognize good media opportunities and develop new ideas/concepts.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and good interpersonal skills: Persuasive and diplomatic.
• Demonstrable ability to make sensible, intelligent decisions in difficult and deadline‑driven situations.
• A passionate approach to tasks with a can‑do attitude – committed to upholding professional standards while being flexible and self‑motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite, specifically Excel.

What we offer

• Positive, friendly and loyal colleagues
• A competitive salary and bonus structure
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, paid parental leave
• Paid time off, increasing with tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• The opportunity to fast‑track your career. We believe in recognition, reward and progression – partnered with the appropriate training and support
• A dynamic place to work in a contemporary, team‑focused and forward‑thinking company

If you’re looking for a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and offers exciting rewards, Fundamental Media is the place for you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

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