Associate, Integrated Media Planning

Role
Associate, Integrated Media Planning assists in the coordination and execution of media plans under the guidance of a Senior Associate. In this entry‑level role, you will gather data to support media recommendations, update client media activity flowcharts, assist the team in responding to client needs, prepare purchase authorizations by coordinating input from internal teams, and track media expenditures to ensure budget compliance. You will also begin to develop a working knowledge of the media space (all channels) and available media research.

Responsibilities

Support the development of media plans through research, audience analysis, and competitive insights

Own and maintain planning documents, trackers, and flowcharts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Pull and analyze competitive research

Support budget tracking, pacing, and monthly financial reporting to ensure campaigns are accurately tracked, actualized, and billed

Communicate proactively with team members to flag questions, risks, or discrepancies

Participate in internal, client, and partner meetings, building confidence and presentation skills

Collaborate cross‑functionally with strategy, investment, analytics, and operations teams

Demonstrate curiosity and actively build knowledge of the media landscape and CPG space

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or related field

Knowledge of the principles of advertising, marketing, and media

Proficiency with Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

0–1 year of relevant experience (internships included)

Strong interest in media, advertising, consumer behaviors

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset

Eagerness to learn media tools, platforms, and financial processes

Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: $34,000—$60,000 USD.

Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in‑office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in‑office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in‑office days based on business needs.

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