Assistant Media Planner Job at Valid8 Financial, Inc. in El Segundo

Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Media Planner to join our dynamic media department. In this position, you'll contribute to the coordination, development, and implementation of comprehensive media plans tailored to our clients' objectives. These plans span across television, radio, search, and social media campaigns. As an integral member of our Los Angeles team, you'll participate in the strategic process of determining how, when, and where our audiences encounter advertising messages. Working closely with a skilled group of 6+ media professionals, you will analyze campaign goals and devise strategies to effectively communicate with target audiences. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media planning for a nationally recognized brand with over a century of presence in America—ideal for candidates who love numbers, research, and strategic thinking. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles (with in-office presence required two days per week).

Who We Are:

Moontide is a fully integrated, full-service agency based in Southern California. With an entrepreneurial spirit and an independent mindset, we’re free to think, create, and operate without traditional constraints—and that kind of freedom empowers us to do our best work. We create campaigns that can’t be ignored and deliver results that can’t be denied. We’re passionate about growth, both for our clients and ourselves, and we believe in a balanced approach—shooting for the moon while staying grounded. At Moontide, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We celebrate optimism, challenge mediocrity, and know how to have a good time along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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
• “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

What We Offer

• Professional development opportunities and dedicated mentorship
• Access to best-in-class tools and resources to support your success
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance coverage
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and unlimited PTO
• Tech stipends, lunch-and-learns, and team happy hours
• Charitable donation matching and opportunities to give back through philanthropy initiatives