Associate Media Planner

To support media buyers and planners with the day to day operations of the media department.

RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Account Support

• Help compile necessary documents from internal or external sources to help facilitate plan development or expedite the media implementation process 
• Handling day-to-day details of document delivery, faxing, internal communications, proofing, or plan assembly as required 
• Become familiar with media resource systems and mapping programs to support development of presentations to clients by the planning team 
• Provide support on document revisions, flowchart development and revisions 
• Learn and master systems to facilitate media placement and invoicing between media and accounting

Agency Relationships

• Build working relationships with all media personnel and assure the department and the agency works to meet quality standards so all planning or implementation documents are prepared and presented in a professional and timely manner 
• Learn how the agency structure operates, the workflow structure and department responsibilities 
• Participate in all training sessions on systems or operational procedures

Communication

• Provide clear, concise, accurate implementation documents that are routed to internal account teams and media vendors as required by Supervisor or other departments 
• Maintain appropriate records of all written directions, work orders, recommendations, and media contracts, which result in client decisions or approvals, particularly authorizations to proceed with chargeable services 
• Keep all members of account and media teams informed of problems or opportunities that could impact a client’s media plan outcomes or budgets

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proficient in Microsoft office software 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to deal with complex numerical situations 
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task 
• Creative problem solving and decision-making skills; excellent judgment 
• Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Strong leadership skills that demonstrate potential to grow 
• Desire to learn and be challenged with new opportunities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years preferred in a marketing communications, advertising agency, or media organization 
• B.A. degree in business, journalism (advertising emphasis), or liberal arts with strong business curriculum