Junior Digital Media Planner

Gambit Strategies is looking for a motivated junior digital media planner to join our team!

Who you are

You are interested in working in the paid digital media space and learning how to set up a campaign for success in the planning stage. You’re interested in learning how to negotiate with ad vendors to receive the best inventory and ensure that they deliver in full. You can balance the need to move quickly with a close eye for detail when it comes to executing a strong QA process and avoiding errors. You have a passion for the details and are a quick learner when it comes to new skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop budgets and media plans based on client objectives + guidance from the account team and senior leadership 

  • Negotiate with partners to ensure the best possible inventory and rates for our buys

  • Assist in the QA of insertion orders (IOs) and campaigns for a variety of platforms before they go live

  • Track reporting and work with the buying and reporting team to ensure that campaigns are pacing properly and understand optimization needs

  • Work with the media department lead to understand goals and prioritize campaigns to meet client expectations

  • Pull counts for audiences, following the direction of senior team members

  • Create and maintain relationships with a variety of ad partners and data providers

  • Provide feedback on processes to senior leadership and identify areas of improvement

  • Research new digital media + targeting offerings and bring opportunities to the team

  • Monitor campaign pacing, ensuring programs are on track and assisting with troubleshooting as necessary

Qualifications

  • Internship or academic experience within the paid digital media space

  • Interest in learning how to build robust media plans and work within a variety of digital platforms

  • Have an understanding of the digital media landscape and what different platforms might be utilized in a media plan based upon campaign objectives

  • The ability to learn quickly and pick up new skill sets when new opportunities present themselves, or when plans are modified

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow a strict QA process, even when you are very busy

  • Thrives in a team environment and works well collaborating with others

  • Excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multi-tasking several projects with tight timelines at once

  • Thrives in a team environment and works well collaborating with others

  • Excels in a fast-paced environment and can handle multi-tasking several projects with tight timelines at once

This position will be fully remote. Due to the nature of political work, there will be expected evening and weekend hours especially leading up to November 2024. This is a cycle position that will end on November 30, 2024, with the possibility of full time based on performance and need. The salary range for the position is between $55,000 and $65,000, commensurate with experience. Gambit Strategies also offers company paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 3% employer contribution to a 401k plan. We have an unlimited vacation package and a generous holiday schedule. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. And we provide employee meal and snack benefits to help make working from home more enjoyable. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click below to apply or email jobs@gambitstrategies.com directly.