Media Coordinator

SUMMARY

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Media Coordinator to join our Columbus, OH team. The Media Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day stewardship of media campaigns on key accounts. This person supports the Media Planning team in the planning, buying, campaign execution/optimizations, and budget management for traditional and digital media programs. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.

• Collaborate with Media Planner in the day-to-day media campaign management of key accounts.
• Learn and use media planning and buying tools in the development of strategic media plans (Com Score, eMarketer, MRI, Global Web Index).
• Assist in the preparation, development, and execution of media campaigns for key accounts.
• Assist Media Planner in managing relationships with internal teams and media vendors.
• Keep abreast of media trends, tools, and opportunities in the media landscape.

• Ensure 100% accuracy within plans, budgets, and reconciliations.
• Manage media authorizations, flowcharts, buying guidelines, campaign workbooks, and budget tracking, as well as any activities tied to ensuring successful media campaigns.
• Monitor digital campaigns for ongoing pacing in partnership with the data team.
• Help to traffic digital campaigns in collaboration with the Ad Ops team.
• Generate insertion orders to reserve advertising space and update budgets within internal billing system.
• Analyze digital campaigns to provide performance insights and optimization recommendations.
• Responsible for billing and reporting of key accounts.

• Be comfortable providing thoughtful input and feedback in internal meetings.
• Develop media points of view on media opportunities for internal teams and clients.
• Maintain day-to-day agency/media vendor communications.
• Document action items from meetings via conference reports.

• Collaborate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure the buy-in and support of media campaigns.
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams.

• 0-2 years equivalent work experience in a Media Coordinator or similar role
• Knowledge of media planning/buying disciplines (primarily digital, but traditional media knowledge is helpful).
• Ability to:
  • Think creatively and analytically
  • Multi-task and prioritize assignments
  • Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment
  • Proactively problem solve
  • Work effectively and efficiently in Excel and Power Point
  • Learn process and systems quickly
  • Work comfortably with budgets and numbers
• Experience with third-party ad serving platforms a plus

• The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $55,000 - $60,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience.
• Open PTO
• Flexible work hours and remote work
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k program with employer matching
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referrals
• Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
• … and lots more!

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.