Media Planner/Buyer Job at ZipRecruiter in Fairfax

Job Title: Media Planner/Buyer

Job Description: The Media Planner/Buyer will develop and implement media strategies and plans for MarCom Group and assigned clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Media Planner/Buyer position does not supervise other employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research client needs and provide insight into advertising opportunities.
• Responsible for media planning, negotiation, and buying for our clients, as directed.
• Determine the best strategic media mix given the nature of the target audience, client’s business objectives, budget, creative imperatives, and advertising media.
• Monitor the performance of client advertising campaigns, suggesting optimization and reporting results.
• Stay up-to-date with the current media landscape and the latest media trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with our clients and with advertising and media platforms.
• Work with Account Managers and Creative Directors to present media plan recommendations to client teams.
• Support the Media team as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of all existing media, including TV, radio, streaming services, digital, programmatic buying, social platforms, and emerging media options.
• Ability to use various advertising analytics tools, databases, and spreadsheet programs to track and manage advertising campaigns.
• Negotiation skills: value-added, total cost, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective at working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, market research, or relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in paid media planning and buying.
• Proven success at effective media planning, negotiation skills, and buying acumen.
• Experience working with federal government agencies.
• Recruitment advertising experience.
• Professional certification in Meta and Google is a plus.

MarCom Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or status.

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