Assistant Media Planner

Job Description

Assistant Media Planner

Join our dynamic media department, comprised of over 25 professionals, as an Assistant Media Planner. In this role, you'll actively contribute to the coordination, development, and implementation of comprehensive media plans tailored to our clients' objectives. These plans encompass a diverse array of media types, including television, radio, search, and social media campaigns.

As an integral member of our team, you'll engage in the strategic process of determining how, when, and where our audience encounters advertising messages. Working closely with a skilled team of 6+ media professionals, you will analyze campaign goals and devise efficient strategies to effectively communicate with the target audience. This position offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of media planning for a nationally recognized brand with over a century of presence in America, making it an ideal role for those who appreciate numbers and possess strategic thinking skills.

• Gathering information to be used in the development of media plans
• Partner with Media Planners 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
• Coordinating with external partners and internal departments
• Contributing 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

• Related coursework in advertising, marketing, and/or communications
• 0–1-year media planning or buying experience (internships preferred)
• Working understanding of media, research resources, and terminology
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint or Keynote skills
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Owning it, which means gracefully solving whatever problems or challenges present themselves without having to be asked
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well independently and with team members
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to deliver on deadlines
• A natural affinity for research, numbers, and analysis (a numbers person)
• US citizen or legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship is not offered

We are agents of change. Moontide (moontide.agency) thrives on big ideas – ours, and our clients’. More than an agency, we are a growth partner for brands with bold aspirations. Our client roster includes companies with big missions, like making zero-emission airliners, ending the world’s plastic waste problem and creating the sustainable city of the future.

With our headquarters nestled in California and a dynamic operational presence in Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, and New York, we pride ourselves as a full-capabilities agency dedicated to serving both our audiences and partners with unwavering integrity and passion. Moontide stands as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Golden State Company (), established in 2006. Functioning as an interconnected house of brands, The Golden State Company is a trailblazer in operating and innovating across diverse digital media and e-commerce businesses, making it an unparalleled haven for out-of-the-box creativity.

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Top-notch tools and human capital to support you
• Medical, dental, vision FSA, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tech + Fitness Stipends
• Paid Holidays, sick leave, and unlimited PTO
• Lunch-and-learns and happy hours
• Charitable donation matching and opportunities to support philanthropy initiatives
• A hybrid WFH + in-office model for roles based out of our El Segundo, CA office

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Media Planner