Remote Integrated Media Planner

Basis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work week

401k/RRSP matching

Mental health support

Paid sabbaticals

Flexible work options

Job summary

Basis in Chicago is seeking a digital media planner/buyer to craft integrated media plans and present rationales aligned with client objectives. You will manage insertion orders, revisions, and vendor negotiations to optimize spend.

You’ll collaborate with analytics, ad ops, and cross-functional teams, translate data into actionable insights, and support finance with billing accuracy while keeping campaigns on budget and KPI targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital media planning and buying.
• Understanding and interest in programmatic media and real-time bidding.
• Experience working alongside a Demand Side Platform.
• Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment.
• Commitment to inclusivity and using data-driven guidance.

Responsibilities

• Craft integrated media planning recommendations tied to client objectives.
• Generate and present plans considering all media channels with clear rationale.
• Communicate with clients daily and own deliverables.
• Collaborate with analytics to align insights with business objectives.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure best inventory and pricing.
• Manage IOs, post-IO revisions, and publisher IO approvals.
• Actualize campaigns to meet budgets and KPI targets.
• Assist Finance with billing executions and discrepancies.

Skills

Digital media planning

Programmatic media

Demand Side Platform

Client service

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Basis in Chicago is seeking a digital media planner/buyer to craft integrated media plans and present rationales aligned with client objectives. You will manage insertion orders, revisions, and vendor negotiations to optimize spend.

You’ll collaborate with analytics, ad ops, and cross-functional teams, translate data into actionable insights, and support finance with billing accuracy while keeping campaigns on budget and KPI targets.