Positions: Assistant Media Planner Ref#: 10477
IPG Mediabrand - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400Work at IPG Mediabrand
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Overview
Mediahub is one of the three major global media agencies within IPG Mediabrands with over 1000+ employees worldwide. We are an award-winning agency built for brands who are challenging and disrupting the status quo. Our organization is focused on challenging all facets of media in an environment of rapid change in order maximize our clients’ investments.Position Overview
The Planning team builds and maintains strong client relationships. Their focus is to think strategically about the business, develop business by building opportunities, and actively contribute to the planning process. This team effectively problem solves, generates innovative solutions, and displays energy and passion for the work presented. Mediahub strives to challenge the status quo by consistently looking beyond the quantitative.The successful candidate must also maintain a positive attitude in the face of a constantly changing environment. They must also be a problem solver and professional in all communications both inside the agency and with clients.Assistant Media Planners must have the ability to juggle multiple projects and should be motivated, detail-oriented, amicable, a strong collaborator, and hungry to do great work.Responsibilities
The role of an Assistant Media Planner is to be responsible for planning traditional and digital media channels. The Assistant Media Planner's main role is to work closely with Planner(s) in developing and maintaining media plans, while absorbing as much media knowledge as possible.Inputting of buys, trafficking for digital buys, Media Authorizations, issuing of Insertion Orders, initial understanding and assistance (as needed) with Billing Process, updating team status documents, and working across the internal cross functional teams (Video Investments, R&D Labs, creative, etc.).Beginning to help with evaluation of media (OTT, TV, Cinema, OLV, Print, OOH, etc.).Assisting with Reach/Frequency runs (IMS Tools) and Pulling target information from MRI, SCOUT (our Mediahub proprietary tool).Taking notes during all meetings and disseminating them for final review before being sent to the larger team.The role is the conduit for the team in setting up media rep meetings for the team and ensuring that calendars are up to date for these meetings (description of the meetings, who we are meeting with, and goals of meeting).Responsible for pulling other syndicated research such as competitive runs, social conversation, and assisting with pacing and reporting.With growth, this role will take on some partner negotiations with oversight and assistance from your Planners and Supervisors, as well as starting to assist with preparing/writing of slides for our presentation decks.Assisting with budget reporting, flowchart development, status report writing, invoice clearing, and payment approval.Assisting with quarterly competitive spending reports for appropriate clients.Required Skills & Experience
No agency experience required.Ability to work on several projects at once.Proficient in PowerPoint.Advanced Word, Excel, and writing skills.Mediahub does not require candidates to have a college degree.Desired Skills & Experience
Internship or relevant coursework preferred.Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.Employment Transparency
It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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