Senior Media Planner Job at Hire Profile, Inc. in Atlanta

Growth Strategist | Executive & Mid-Level Recruiting | Marketing, Digital, Creative

CONTRACT SENIOR MEDIA PLANNER

REMOTE | OCCASIONAL IN-OFFICE ATLANTA GA | 30-40 HOURS PER WEEK

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Media Planner to support a growing independent Atlanta-based agency known for blending data, creativity, strategy, and media expertise to deliver impactful campaigns. The agency works with clients across healthcare, retail, and consumer categories, fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where team members wear multiple hats.

This role is ideal for a media professional who thrives in fast-paced agency environments and enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll play a critical role in leading campaign development, overseeing media planning and buying across channels, and helping to shape scalable processes as the media team expands.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead media planning and buying across digital, traditional, and social channels.
• Develop and present media strategies aligned with client objectives and budgets.
• Build, manage, and optimize campaigns with a focus on performance.
• Collaborate with account, creative, and analytics teams to deliver integrated programs.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate rates, and evaluate media opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver reporting with insights and recommendations.
• Support new business efforts with media strategy input when needed.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior media team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of media planning and buying experience, with at least 3 years in an agency environment.
• Proven ability to lead campaign strategy and execution from planning through optimization.
• Strong knowledge of digital platforms, paid social, and traditional media.
• Hands-on mentality with high attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Experience in high-volume, entrepreneurial agency environments.
• Familiarity with Atlanta and Florida media markets is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.

This search is managed by Kat Rutherford

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management, Advertising, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Advertising Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Technology, Information and Media

Atlanta, GA $75,000.00-$90,000.00