Assistant Media Planner

WHO WE ARE

Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul. 

We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past six years in a row.  

In the US, we have offices in New York and Philadelphia and team members across 25+ states. Our client roster includes US Bank, PWC, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Teremana, American Cancer Society, White Castle, Ricola, Supercuts, Edible Arrangements, Illva Saronno and more. 

 

 

 

 

YOUR ROLE

We’re looking for a bright Assistant Media Planner to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities on multiple client accounts.  A naturally curious mind, resourcefulness, a love for numbers and a passion for advertising are a must.   

Please note this role requires a candidate have proximity to our NY office and this is not a remote role. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working onsite at our NYC office with flexibility to work from home.

Here is a snapshot of your day-to-day as an Assistant Planner with Crossmedia. 

• Collaborates with Planners/Buyers and Supervisors for media plan development.
• Participates in team brainstorms for media planning and creation of partner consideration sets.
• Assists in creating and presenting media campaign documents such as plan decks, flowcharts, screenshot decks, and spec sheets.
• Collaborates with Media Operations team to input media buying platforms for billing, budget management, and external contracts.
• Creates media contracts within internal buying platforms to reserve media buys, responsible for the accuracy of plan details, and ensures Crossmedia T&Cs are addressed and aligned on with external vendors.
• Collaborates with Finance team to maintain billing reconciliation and identify billing discrepancies.
• Conducts strategic consumer analysis & research.
• Performs weekly pacing and monitoring of campaign performance
• Assists in managing campaign flowcharts and presentation decks
• Develops relationships with vendors and clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Advertising, Marketing or related field
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. A very strong command of Excel and PowerPoint is especially important.
• A strong interest and knowledge of Media Planning
• Previous marketing, advertising or media agency experience are a plus.

Salary range is $43k - $48k commensurate with experience. Compensation is determined on the skills, qualifications and tenure of the applicant. 

CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

Our principles of Trust, Reason, and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional, and professional well-being of our people, including:

• Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role). 
• Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies 
• Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
• Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support 
• 401(k) with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Life milestone recognition & supp