Associate, Media Planning

Rise • Chicago, IL, US • $55k - $65k / year • 22h ago

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.

We offer "Risers" the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.

General Purpose of Job:

The primary role of the Associate, Media Planning is to help build / support the development of media plans across multiple channels. As an entry level position, the Assistant represents the start of a media career and plays a critical role in the daily tactical development of media planning on behalf of assigned client(s). This role will be involved in researching audience trends, competitive insights, media costs as well as authorization and order forms to enable the successful development of data-driven media plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct research via media tools and resources to support the development of audience and landscape insights to inform strategies and tactics

Gather information to be used in developing media communication plans, such as demographic profiles, media usage habits, and media costs

Help with the preparation, development, and monitoring of media communication plans and presentations for assigned accounts

Help maintain flowcharts, buying guidelines, testing plan and results analysis, budget summaries, plan delivery and competitive reports

Run and maintain spending reports, and build baseline assessments of data

Acquire understanding of the client's media planning process to help achieve communications planning goals

Support Sr. Associate as back-up contact point for internal / external account and media staff about media plan implementation and maintenance topics

Foster and maintain positive relationships through professional written and verbal communications

Attend and participate in internal meetings, as necessary

Support planning team by maintaining 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

Ensure best practices and agency processes are being followed on behalf of assigned client(s)

Manage internal / client status reports

Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, or advertising) or equivalent

Experience:

0-2 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to learn server based software and tools; experience with any of the following a plus: MediaOcean, Nielsen, MRI, Scarborough, Media Radar, DoubleClick

Detail oriented, with exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal teams and clients

Strong math and analytical skills

Strong interest in or familiarity with Media and Communications Planning

Ability to work well within a fast-paced, team oriented environment

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $55,000-$65,000.00, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

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