Senior Media Planner & Buyer — Audience-First Strategy

Hearts & Science; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearts & Science in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate to deliver effective media plan recommendations and steward client brands. You will develop deep client knowledge and ensure media requirements are executed accurately and promptly.

You will contribute to audience-first strategies, collaborate with internal teams, and present thoughtful media options while maintaining strong organizational and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with offline and digital media planning.
• Solid understanding of all media types, including Broadcast, Print, Outdoor and Digital.
• Strong task management and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Strong presentation skills and organizational abilities.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of 3rd Party Ad Serving.
• Knowledge of flowcharting systems (MediaTools) and syndicated research tools (Comscore, MRI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of clients’ business to execute media requirements timely.
• Create audience-first strategic media plan recommendations and alternatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and present point-of-view on offerings.
• Select media vehicles and determine scheduling to reach target consumers.
• Analyze competitive activity and measure media performance against objectives.
• Collaborate with internal, client, and creative teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Respond to media-related issues and propose solutions as needed.
• Meet with media sales reps and industry reps to pursue strategic ideas.

Skills

Media planning

Digital & offline

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Organization

MS Office

3rd Party Ad Serving

MediaTools

Comscore

MRI

Nielsen Ad Intel

Pathmatics

Tools

MediaTools

Comscore

MRI

Nielsen Ad Intel

Pathmatics

Media billing tools

Job description

Hearts & Science in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Associate to deliver effective media plan recommendations and steward client brands. You will develop deep client knowledge and ensure media requirements are executed accurately and promptly.

You will contribute to audience-first strategies, collaborate with internal teams, and present thoughtful media options while maintaining strong organizational and presentation skills.