Associate Media Planner

About this role

Planning - The Architects

We are a 1,000-piece puzzle. Each of us is essential, interconnected, and intentionally designed. Together we create something powerful: media that matters, growth that lasts, and a culture we are proud to build.

As part of our Planning team, the Architects, you help turn audience understanding and business clarity into intentional media strategies. Our planners connect research, analytics, creativity, and collaboration to build the strategic foundation that guides every media investment. Because media starts and ends with people, every recommendation begins with understanding the audiences we serve and the outcomes our clients value most.

As an Associate Media Planner, you'll build the skills, curiosity, and confidence to transform data into insight and insight into action. You'll contribute to thoughtful planning, support cross-functional collaboration, and help ensure every decision is made with intention.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Associate Media Planner, you'll support the development and execution of media plans while building a strong foundation in strategic thinking, analysis, and media planning. Working alongside experienced planners, you'll help ensure our recommendations are accurate, insightful, and aligned with client goals.

Media Planning & Stewardship

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Gather, organize, and maintain station, vendor, and marketplace information to support media planning.

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Collect pre-logs and monitor campaign clearances to ensure media placements run as intended.

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Verify campaign data, ratings information, and audience metrics, including Nielsen data, to support accurate planning and reporting.

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Build call projections that help clients and telemarketing partners plan effectively.

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Research invoice discrepancies and partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues promptly.

Planning Operations

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Maintain accurate information within agency systems and planning tools.

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Prepare client, product, and campaign setup documentation, including telemarketing and web scripts.

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Coordinate traffic instructions, creative requests, and campaign logistics to ensure campaigns launch successfully.

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Support planners with competitive research, marketplace intelligence, and media recommendations.

Reporting & Analysis

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Prepare recurring campaign reports and planning documents that communicate performance clearly and concisely.

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Identify trends, emerging insights, and opportunities for optimization.

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Surface meaningful findings that help inform smarter decisions and continuous improvement.

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Ensure work is delivered accurately, on time, and with exceptional attention to detail.

Learning & Growth

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Develop expertise across media channels, planning principles, and agency tools.

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Ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and actively strengthen your craft.

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Collaborate across departments to understand how strategy, activation, analytics, and account management work together to deliver meaningful results.

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Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and shared success.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience & Technical Expertise

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

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Internship or exposure to advertising, marketing, communications, or media is preferred.

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Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an aptitude for working with data.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly learn new platforms and technologies.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Capabilities

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Analytical thinking and problem solving.

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Clear written and verbal communication.

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Organization and time management.

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Collaboration across teams and disciplines.

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Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

WHO YOU ARE

At Attention Arc, how you work is just as important as what you deliver. Our core competencies define the skills and behaviors that drive strong performance and meaningful impact.

Credibility

You approach every assignment with curiosity, accuracy, and sound judgment. You continually strengthen your craft, use data thoughtfully, and produce work your teammates and clients…