Media Strategy Associate

Mindgruve; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindgruve is seeking a Media Strategy Associate to join our Los Angeles media team in a hybrid role. You’ll contribute to the coordination, development, and implementation of media plans across TV, radio, search, and social campaigns.

You’ll work alongside 6+ media professionals, analyzing campaign goals and crafting strategies to reach target audiences. Ideal for candidates with 0–1 year in media planning/buying and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing or communications.
• 0–1 year of media planning or buying experience.
• Working understanding of media, research resources, and terminology.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint or Keynote skills.
• Excellent multitasking and deadline-driven abilities.
• Independent yet team‑oriented with a positive attitude.
• Analytical mindset with affinity for numbers and research.

Responsibilities

• Gather information to be used in the development of media plans.
• Partner with Media Strategists in the development of media plans and recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain buy details, and flowcharts and assist with budget reporting.
• Issue and maintain media insertion orders/contracts.
• Assist with campaign analysis and optimization recommendations.
• Coordinate with external partners and internal departments.
• Contribute to the overall well-being of our accounts and the happiness of our clients.
• Bring fresh perspective and ideas while building foundational skills around smart, strategic media planning.
• Manage offline traffic responsibilities, including securing creative materials and delivering them to designated television and radio stations.

Skills

Media planning

Research

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising/marketing/communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Los Angeles, CA

We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for \"A\" players to join our team.

The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in.

We are looking for a Media Strategy Associate to join our dynamic media department. In this position, you'll contribute to the coordination, development, and implementation of comprehensive media plans tailored to our clients' objectives. These plans span across television, radio, search, and social media campaigns.

As an integral member of our Los Angeles team, you'll participate in the strategic process of determining how, when, and where our audiences encounter advertising messages. Working closely with a skilled group of 6+ media professionals, you will analyze campaign goals and devise strategies to effectively communicate with target audiences. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in media planning for a nationally recognized brand with over a century of presence in America—ideal for candidates who love numbers, research, and strategic thinking. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles (with in‑office presence required two days per week).

What You’ll Do Here:

• Gather information to be used in the development of media plans


• Partner with Media Strategists in the development of media plans and recommendations


• Prepare and maintain buy details, and flowcharts and assist with budget reporting


• Issue and maintain media insertion orders/contracts


• Assist with campaign analysis and optimization recommendations


• Coordinate with external partners and internal departments


• Contribute to the overall well‑being of our accounts and the happiness of our clients


• Bring fresh perspective and ideas while building your foundational skills around smart, strategic media planning


• Manage offline traffic responsibilities, including securing creative materials and delivering them to designated television and radio stations

We Need a Person With:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in advertising, marketing, and/or communications


• 0–1 year of media planning or buying experience (internships preferred)


• A working understanding of media, research resources, and terminology


• Strong Excel and PowerPoint or Keynote skills


• Strong multitasking abilities


• “Owning it” mentality, which means gracefully solving whatever problems or challenges present themselves without having to be asked


• Attention to detail


• The ability to work well independently and with team members


• A positive attitude who is a team player


• The ability to deliver on deadlines


• A natural affinity for research, numbers, and analysis