Media Planner

Overview

We are seeking a Media Planner (do-er) with pharma experience for a contract assignment starting at 3mo+ with the potential to extend. Experience with pharma, oncology is required in the Media Planning aspect. May consider remote for the right candidate.

The Media Supervisor is the internal media expert within all digital channels and is the go-to person for ideation, strategy, execution and management of directly managed media plans within an assigned group of accounts. This person has clear communication skills and regularly presents to clients. The Media Supervisor will be called upon to assist in the creation, execution and management of the media campaigns under their direction.

The Media Supervisor will provide thought leadership and guidance to the media team. The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills and a deep understanding of all digital media channels; specifically, how they relate to the pharmaceutical industry as a whole. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in all systems that relate to launching a media campaign, including DoubleClick for Advertisers. This person is a self-starter, a team player and open to new media buying strategies. The Media Supervisor will be responsible for interpreting media performance data and translate it to actionable insights. Experience in programmatic buying via an internal trading desk would also be preferred, but not necessary.

The Media Supervisor will maintain a responsive, professional working relationship with clients, vendors and internal agency staff. He or she must stay abreast of new and emerging technologies and execution opportunities by providing agency POVs as they relate to client objectives on a regular basis. This person will manage a group of accounts and is responsible for the overall success of the media campaign.

 

What are we looking for?

· Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Media Studies or Communications

· 4-7 years of experience in media planning, account service or some form of marketing

· Digital media background, specifically in pharmaceutical brands, is preferred

· Proficiency in comScore, Kantar, Competitrack

· Experience in DoubleClick for Advertisers

· Understanding within a media-based workflow (MediaOcean) preferred.

· Detail-oriented with strong math aptitude

· Client service background

· Polished presentation skills

· Able to multitask and be a team player in a fast-paced environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office — PowerPoint and Excel

· Some travel may be required into the NY, Chicago, or KC office depending on where candidate is located

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45-55 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

 

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