Job Description
Overview:
We are currently looking for an Planner, Strategy to support the day-to-day Media Planning and Strategy functions
for a high profile entertainment client. This person will assist a team in the development, execution, and stewardship
of media plans for client’s business and report directly to the Supervisor/AMD, Strategy.
Role Objectives:
• Responsible for contributing to the development of and executing strategy for the functional area
• Develop media strategy and recommendations under supervisor guidance
• Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
• Maintain stewardship of reports including competitive analysis using Strategy software to assess media schedules
of competitors, interpret data and draw conclusions
• Prepare flowcharts and budgets for media plan development and maintenance
• Prepare and issue buying specs and guidelines to buyers including delivery goals and budgets for use in
negotiations
• Review and verify media buys to ensure proper execution
• Meet with vendor community to analyze value and applicability of media channels for client media plan
Qualifications
B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in media planning/strategy
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Preferable Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software,
R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
• Basic knowledge of all cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for the client’s business
• Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
• Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal
documentation
• Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced
environment
• Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
• Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants
• Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues