Digital Media Planner/Buyer

Qualifications: Minimum 2-4 years of experience buying traditional and digital mediaBA/BS or equivalent Up-to-date knowledge of the digital media marketplace with a solid understanding of media best practices and planning and buying process Understanding of ad formats, segmentation, targeting, trends and platforms in the paid media landscape Solid understanding of digital media performance metrics Is passionate and articulate and can craft a compelling plan/recommendation and present it to the client Capacity to see the big picture across all marketing touch points, e.g., TV, Display, Search, Social, Online video Constant focus on outcomes and solutions

Responsibilities: Work with Media Director to provide paid media recommendations with supporting rationale and POVsPlans and places paid media local and national media buys, optimizing campaign strategies and tactics to maximize results and ensure client goals are achieved Comfortable working on digital media including but not limited to paid social, paid search, display, streaming online video and existing, as well as new platforms and technology Confers with and negotiates with media vendors with the ability to determine optimum use of budgeted funds to achieve marketing objectives. Compiles media reports with the necessary information to analyze results versus defined campaign metrics Responsible for the ongoing support and mentorship of junior team members on daily tasks in order to grow their knowledge base and expand individual management skills. Present to clients in a manner representative of the ethos of the agency Skills Organized with ability to multi-task Strong analytical skills Effective time management and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail Team player with ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong presentation skills / experienced and comfortable interfacing with clients Strong deck-building and report/dashboard capabilities Working knowledge of media tools and platforms such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads, Tik Tok Ads, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Numbers, Mac & Keynote skills