Assistant Media Planner

The Assistant Planner is responsible for the overall support of the team. Job responsibilities include: preparation of budgets, resolving billing discrepancies, analysis/reporting, media POV’s, and media proposals. They will assist the team and work closely with Planner/Buyers to help manage day to day and on-going projects while developing knowledge on research, planning and proprietary tools.

Responsibilities

Preparation of budgets; Resolving billing discrepancies; Analysis/reporting; Media POV’s; Media proposals; Handling day-to-day client requests; Reviewing vendor contracts for accuracy; Generating schedules where necessary to client teams; Assisting in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations; Analyzing and preparing mid and post-buy reports and presentations; Preparing status updates for internal status meetings including taking minutes and updating status documents; Utilizing and understanding proprietary and syndicated research tools used for planning and reporting purposes; Studying demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychographics; Utilizing syndicated research to help analyze the competitive landscape; Developing agency point of views on media opportunities for submission to the client; Inputting data into Prisma/Mediaocean and Ad Serving platforms; Resolving discrepancies within the billing process.

Requirements

Digitally savvy; uses digital media, demonstrating passion about emerging media, Google Analytics, Google Images, ability to search and research topics, etc.; Demonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts; Proficient with DDS, Infosys, and Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Vividata, etc.); Strong communication skills (both written and verbal); Curious: demonstrates passion about emerging media, analytics, ability to search and research topics, etc.; Interested in learning holistic media strategy and planning; Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail; Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and can manage multiple projects; Thrives in fast paced environment Shows initiative in addressing gaps or inefficiencies in workflow to contribute to process improvement; Provides accurate information and learns how to simplify complex technical information—Adapts communication style and method to the audience; Keeps track of important details and deliverables across multiple projects and tasks, minimising errors and oversights.

Benefits

Competitive medical; group retirement plans; vision; dental insurance; significant paid time off; preferential partner discounts; employee mental health awareness days.