Media Strategy Associate

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

Compensation:

Compensation: $28 - $30 per hour (Pay range is based on a market reference point and potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, experience and geographic location of the individual candidate. The compensation range reflects base rate only.)