Media Planner
San Francisco, CA, US (Hybrid)
Description
MEDIA PLANNER - OPEN TO SAN FRANCISCO, CA & SEATTLE, WA
Who We Are
Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.
With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile in Canada.
Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit Mekanism.com.
Who You Are
You’re an enthusiastic, collaborative media strategist who thrives at the intersection of data, creativity, and culture. You bring 2+ years of experience translating insights into smart, integrated media plans and you love connecting dots across teams to make work that not only performs, but inspires. You’re curious, proactive, and adaptable, with a passion for learning and leading in a fast-moving environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and present strategic direction for client campaigns
- Produce integrated media plans across all channels (traditional & digital) and award winning work
- Maintain analytical perspective, building out KPI and measurement frameworks
- Quality control; monitor and work closely with direct/indirect reports to ensure all deliverables are met effectively (campaign and general administration)
- Champion best-in-class training and development for yourself and direct/indirect reports
- Input in developing and communicating the agency team’s POV on opportunities, trends, and issues to multiple stakeholders at various of levels of business
- Build and foster strong client relationships
- Experience with DCM, CM360, Prisma and feel confident owning campaign implementation from start to finish
Embody the Mekanism Values:
- Believe in bold
- Bring your weird
- Practice optimism
- Have each other’s backs
- Pursue what’s next
- Give a sh*t
Qualifications:
- Familiarity and knowledge across all media channels (360 planner)
- 2+ years in media planning
- Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal)
- Knowledge of the following media platforms is a bonus: Facebook/Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Pinterest, Google Ads,
- An understanding of programmatic advertising
- Fluency in all syndicated media tools
- Proficiency in Google Suite
- Open-minded & curious: you love to learn and try new things
- Creative-minded: you often find your ideas and way of thinking are different than others around you
- Highly collaborative: you’re a team player, always willing to help out
Regarding compensation, the range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as a full-time employee of Mekanism in the United States. Salaries will vary on the basis of various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
Salary: $70,000 - $73,000