Associate Media Planner

ABOUT MILES:

Miles Partnership is a full-service marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. Today we work with more than 130 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel brands to deliver forward-thinking print and digital content-marketing solutions. We are a team of travel experts and travel enthusiasts, united in the belief that travel improves lives and strengthens communities. Our team members are passionate, open, curious and collaborative in order to have a lasting, positive impact on our clients and each other.

JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Media Planner is responsible for managing traditional and digital media campaigns by providing strategic direction and ongoing planning, as well as implementing, monitoring, and optimizing media campaigns. The Associate Media Planner can manage annual budgets between $100K - $1M. Tactics may include but not limited to: Out of Home, Broadcast TV, Print, Display, Video, Native, CTV, Audio, etc.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment (virtually + in person)
• Advanced understanding of, and continual self-education on travel and tourism best practices
• Substantial financial experience, managing multi-million dollar budgets.
• Experience managing a wide array of projects and clients simultaneously
• Significant management experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrated capability with cross-functional teams
• Ability to review and distill multiple sources of information to support strategy and provide direction

FOR AN ASSOCIATE MEDIA PLANNER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with Senior Media Planners and Directors to strategize, create and execute media plans on behalf of clients
• Develops strategic direction across digital and traditional media
• Seeks out and delivers new and innovative solutions to client business issues and challenges
• Leads presentations, plan development and calls (status, reporting, etc.) with client
• Researches, negotiates, and executes advertising placement in a variety of placements
• Analyzes media placement results to identify the most cost-effective mix by market
• Manages material delivery in a timely, efficient manner
• Ensures all necessary forms are completed and delivered in an accurate and timely fashion
• Fosters client/partner/vendor relationships
• Collaborates internally with necessary teams to create a holistic media plan and ensure plan meets or exceeds benchmarks

Other Duties: This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of duties required for this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and duties may change at any time with or without advance notice.

WORK SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of traditional and digital media planning experience in an advertising or media agency
• Well versed in use of Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Extensive understanding of various media options and how each supports client marketing objectives
• Able to deliver client presentations and lead client meetings
• Ability to interpret and present on digital media metrics and/or familiarity with Campaign Manager 360, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio and third-party attribution tools is a plus
• Able to manage own workflow while coordinating with project teams and management on schedules, requirements, goals, and assignments as needed
• Able to shift priorities quickly and examine issues both strategically and tactically
• Able to multitask, perform efficiently and well under tight deadlines
• Able to carry out detailed tasks and projects with minimal direction or supervision
• Willing to take direction if and when needed, but also work independently
• Able to respond positively to customer and peer criticism and feedback
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Able to effectively manage relationships, both internally and externally
• Display a dependable, strong work ethic
• Able to work in a fast-paced, professional office environment

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional intra- and/or inter-state travel required, sometimes requiring an overnight stay

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and/or standing
• Able to competently utilize office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Culturally Competent
• Emotional Intelligence
• Effective Communication
• Analytical
• Adaptable/Nimble
• Creative/Forward-Thinking
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Financial Management
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Professionalism/Work Ethic
• Trustworthy, reliable, and ethical
• Time Management
• Conflict Management

COMPENSATION: $53,000 - $60,000 DOE

• Location: This is a remote position. We are open to remote candidates in the United States.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision
• 401k matching contribution
• Generous paid time off compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid volunteer opportunities and company supported charitable events
• Collaborative, creative and fun team environment with professional growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Miles Partnership, we are driven by our commitment to actively advance diversity, equity and inclusion to evolve equitable and inclusive marketing industry practices, drive innovation within the company and empower our team, our clients and the communities we serve. We will make intentional actions to build a work culture where our team members are always heard, empowered and valued. We will provide a culture of service where we enable our teams and clients to meaningfully engage with their communities, share and tell their stories through travel, and lead a movement across the broader tourism industry to influence social change and ensure open access to travel for all. Learn more here.

Miles Partnership, LLLP is an equal employment opportunity employer.

http://www.milespartnership.com/