Assistant Media Planner Job at Carmichael Lynch in Minneapolis

Overview

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What’s In It For You

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• Competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of the first 6%), PTO, maternity/paternity leave, paid holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy), tuition reimbursement and more

Role

The Assistant Media Planner is responsible for assisting planners in the preparation, development, execution and monitoring of media plans for assigned clients. This role also executes buys in various systems, manages the financial aspects of contracts, and reconciles discrepancies with the media. It also supports business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals in a timely and effective manner.

Areas of Focus

• Day-to-day responsibilities
  • Disciplined business thinker with attention to detail
  • Understands department, agency, and client objectives
  • Fulfills role on the team and moves work through the system swiftly
  • Demonstrates initiative to learn business planning from supervisors
• Media Curiosity
  • Stays abreast of industry changes
  • Seeks guidance to learn from supervisors and peers
  • Understands consumer and media’s role in communications
  • Works to master media concepts, application, and philosophy
  • Seeks to improve client results through optimization
  • Learns department and agency systems and resources
• Team Player
  • Effectively collaborates across departments and with media partners
  • Maintains a professional, can-do attitude
  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to lead projects
  • Contributes to positive department and agency culture
  • Maintains effective communication and responsiveness

Qualifications / Traits

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Skills and Experience

• Some experience with digital media planning and program management preferred – especially data-driven and/or platform-based media (programmatic, social, search)
• Knowledge of agency media function and core responsibilities
• Initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in business/marketing principles
• Strong mathematical abilities
• Experience delivering programs from hypothetical to real-world execution is a plus

Competencies

• Attention to detail; robust collaboration skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks; strong communication
• Professional, authentic team player with a commitment to the creative process
• Ability to contribute original thinking and manage workload effectively
• Results-oriented with accountability; comfortable with change; approachable

Salary Range: $45,000-50,000 annually

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services

Minneapolis, MN