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Job Title: Digital Assistant Media Planner Company: Universal Mccann Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Digital Assistant Media Planner Department: Media Planning Location: US-CA-Los Angeles Type: Full-Time More information about this job: Overview: UM is a worldwide leader in media and marketing communications with 150 offices in 130 countries. Curiosity, Creativity, and Collaboration drive our people to deliver sustainable communications solutions in an innovative and empowering work environment. We go beyond the expected, the traditional, the way things have always been done. Named U.S.Media Agency of the Year in 2009, UM's marketing communications solutions assist a wide variety of advertisers including Sony, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, BMW, L'Oreal, ExxonMobil, Chrysler, Coca-Cola, GM, Charles Schwab and MasterCard.The role of the Digital Assistant Media Planner (AMP) is to assist in the day-to-day stewarding of media activity on assigned campaigns. The Digital AMPis responsible for the planning, execution and administration of media activities on behalf of our clients.This position is essential in the tactical management of the media account and requires an individual that works well in a team-based, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. The successful Digital AMP is resourceful and demonstrates the initiative to participate in advanced projects. The Digital AMP position is training-intensive. Aptitude for learning new skills and procedures is essential. The Digital AMP is expected to be a curious, active participant and is encouraged to contribute ideas and insights for surprising results for our clients.Responsibilities:Work with digital team in media research and analysis, planning, buying, campaign administration and reportingInteract with outside vendors and external business partners regarding various facets of client media activity, such as assembly of media authorizations, billing, insertion orders and report procurementsParticipate in the development of tactical components of client media campaigns, such as flowcharts, spreadsheets and budget summariesMonitor daily campaign administration, including tracking, report preparation and trafficking of creative unitsOwnership of vital documentation, binders and maintenance of media libraryPrimary initial point of contact with media vendors and publishersActively participate in brainstorming sessionsAcquire competitive research for advertisers and make recommendations to vendorsQualifications:Bachelors degree, preferably Advertising, Business, or CommunicationsMedia/advertising or related internship experience preferred; interactive experience preferredExperience with ad-serving technology such as Atlas DMT and DoubleClick DART will be highly advantageousStrong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to perform media mathAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExcellent communication skills both written and verbalMust be detail-oriented with excellent follow-though skillsAbility to learn quickly, work well under pressure, and a positive 'can-do' attitudeProven ability to handle multiple priorities/tasksFor more information on UM, we invite you to visit our website at www.umww.comIt is the policy of UM, a division of the Interpublic Group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Apply for this job: Your application choices are:Apply for this job onlineEmail this opportunity to a friend

Job Title: Sr. Media Planner (1873) Company: Zimmerman Advertising, Inc. Location: New York, NY Description: 1873 Job Description THE JOB: Currently accepting resumes for a Sr. Media Planner THE PLACE: New York, NY THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall Objective: To effectively coordinate Client's media planning efforts within the assigned Client region in conjunction with Media Supervisor and/or Associate Media Director. Sr. Media Planner must effectively interact with Client Regional marketing staff, internal regional account team and media strategy team. Day to Day Duties: Work with Media Supervisor in the development and implementation of media campaigns including most or all of the following: National & local broadcast television (including cable), local radio, outdoor, local print & interactive. Work as part of a media planning team, applying media solutions to overall client objectives Work with internal Interactive media team to integrate interactive objectives and strategies into overall plans As directed and overseen by the Media Supervisor, develop and present recommendations, evaluations, POVs and media analyses to clients and Account Service Organize, implement and control the day-to-day media planning development process including coordination among assistants. Supervise and train planner &assistant level employees as needed. Complete assigned areas of the annual media plan(s) Coordinate projects and media requests with Account Service and assigned client contacts to determine specific advertising needs, communicating deadlines to Media Supervisor Monitor media campaigns with Media Supervisor and when needed, have campaign performance meetings internally and/or with client Work with the OMD buying team, providing buying specifications, monitor development and review media buys and post-buy analyses Maintain media estimate process in conjunction with Media Supervisor Maintain media reporting needs for assigned region Coordinate with the Buying and Account Service teams on understanding of current marketplace conditions, competitive spending or potential media opportunities Required Skills A four year college degree or equivalent 4+ years media planning experience as an Assistant or Planner Demonstrated presentation and writing skills Experience directly managing a staff of one or more is desirable Experience managing and coordinating inter-departmental efforts MS Office: Internet Explorer, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience or familiarity using industry media planning tools: MRI Research, TNS, DDS/Strata/DataTech, etc. Experience in retail desirable but not required Understanding of Interactive advertising preferred but not required THE EXTRAS: Work with nationally recognized talent. Work with premiere regional and national clients. Excellent benefits package including full medical, paid vacation, holidays & sick/PTO, 401(k) to name a few Job Location New York, NY, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Digital Assistant Media Planner Company: Zimmerman Advertising Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Description: Digital Assistant Media PlannerTracking Code1645Job DescriptionTHE JOB:Currently accepting resumes for an Digital Assistant Media PlannerTHE PLACE:Fort Lauderdale, FLTHE RESPONSIBILITIES:Overall Objective:The Digital Assistant Media Planner works with the media planning team, digital media group, and account service staff in the agency, to create and recommend digital media ideas.Day to Day Duties:* Help in the conception, creation and delivery of innovative, well-targeted, business-building marketing solutions across a variety of digital media to meet or exceed client objectives* Work with media vendors and negotiate rates* Maintain status reports on all interactive media initiatives* Assists in the development, negotiation, implementation, tracking, reporting and optimization of online media buys* Analyzes reports and works with the Digital media team and media planning team to recommend needed optimization and changes* Completes the proposal, purchase and implementation of the developed plan i.e. RFPs, creating insertion orders, follow up on signatures* Review vendor media kits, provide POVs and maintain vendor database* Communicates day to day digital media related needs and outstanding project tasks to the account service team, project manager and traffic teams for any interactive media campaigns* Assist with competitive reporting projects and site/network rankers for campaigns* Assists the digital team in staying abreast of emerging trends and communicating innovative, business-building new media recommendations* Reads and selects articles to include in our research archive and send to team weekly* Works with traffic to ensure proper tagging of campaign as it will reflect reporting* Maintain campaign timelines relating to media deliverables* Supports the Digital media team to ensure that mobile, SEO, SEM, Social, and other local elements are part of the overall plan and reaching the originally defined media objectives* Processes invoices, maintains finance chart on invoices and campaign finances to ensure that media vendors are paid properly and on time (including partner companies)Required Skills* Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience* Internship in a full service agency in the area of interactive marketing preferred* Effective writing skills* Basic knowledge of interactive media concepts and methodologies* MS Office: Internet Explorer, Excel, Word and PowerPoint* Presentation skills and experience are highly desirable* Familiarity with one or more of the following media planning tools is desirable: TNS, Scarborough, Media Monitors, Nielsen, Arbitron, Tactician, Strata and Simmons* Third-party ad serving, tracking and reporting expertise (e.g. Double-click)* Experience or related intern assignments in retail, restaurant, franchisee operations or Interactive advertising is highly desirable* Employed at or intern role at full service agency is highly desirableTHE EXTRAS:* Work with nationally recognized talent.* Work with premier regional and national clients.* Excellent benefits package including full medical, paid vacation, holidays & sick/PTO, 401(k) to name a few.Job LocationFort Lauderdale, FL, US.Position TypeFull-Time/Regular

Job Title: Media Buyer Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Media Buyer (Online, TV, Radio & Print) Full Time: $65K - $75K 24 Seven is looking for a Media Buyer to join our clients internal Marketing team to develop, support, plan and buy media for large international campaigns with a global audience. Responsibilities: ? Create custom partnerships with agencies both foreign and domestic ? Come up with new ideas for advertising venues ? Pursue smart, aggressive, negotiations while building advantageous relationships in the industry ? Focus on campaign alignment with our objectives and provide strategic direction to advertising campaigns ? Analyze campaign performance to ensure alignment with firm direct response goals ? Provide detailed reporting on a regular basis ? Find new and improve upon existing advertising campaigns ? Manage vendor relationships, attend meetings and presentations Qualifications: ? 4-6 years of experience in advertising, including media buying and negotiation. Must be familiar with digital, TV, Radio and Print ? Very strong interpersonal and communication skills ? Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task About 24 Seven: 24 Seven is the undisputed leader in talent recruitment for all areas of the consumer experience. We have industry professionals working in every phase of the product life cycle. We are the network behind some of the top creative firms in the country, representing the best talent and working with the biggest names in marketing, design, media, fashion and entertainment. Apply: Qualified candidates please submit Online Portfolio and Resume to Register to View

Job Title: Digital Media Planners Company: Searchlight Location: Jersey City, NJ Description: Digital Media Planner and Account Supervisor for Award Winning Advertising Agency Our client, a leading full service business-to-business global advertising agency is seeking a Digital Media Planner and Account Supervisor to join their growing interactive team. The ideal person has an understanding and interest in business-to-business, online media and client services. Responsibilities/Requirements: Digital Media Planner Develop online buying and planning capabilities and procedures within the agency Develop digital plans reaching complex business to business targets Create client presentations Manage agency relationships with all online vendors and media partners Responsible for bringing new thinking to agencies online media plans Point person for all digital media buys for agency Familiarity with the digital marketing landscape including banners, email, rich media, search marketing, mobile and more An interest in learning and evangelizing digital media executions and innovation across the agency Working to align paid, earned and owned media and use federation and syndication of content to optimize our media strategy Must have 3-5 years digital media experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Working knowledge of analytics and metrics in the digital media space with campaign experience in Google Analytics and Omniture Experience with research tools such as ComScore Metrix, Dynamic Logic, Insight Express, Nielsen, Register to View , DoubleClick Ad Planner, AdRelevance desired Working knowledge of first party ad serving, real time brokering, retargeting, audience segmentation, conversion architecture, site side optimization Additional delivery techniques should be understood, experience desirable: Day Parting, Geo Targeting, Demographic Targeting, Psychographic Targeting, Contextual Targeting, Behavioral Targeting, Campaign Re-Targeting Responsibilities/Requirements: Account Supervisor (Integrated) Play a key role in the management and development of global corporate accounts requiring branding and integrated marketing solutions Possess a deep understanding of the client's business and category and build similar understanding with agency Motivate and lead internal and external resources, build good relationships with various teams and keep them focused on deliverables, timelines and budgets Present complex information both orally and in writing Responsible for account team performance and general vitality of the agency/client relationship Must have 5+ years of advertising agency experience Proven track record of managing a staff and integrated marketing programs for clients including, traditional, digital, direct mail, channel marketing and more B2B knowledge, preferably in healthcare, manufacturing and/or global accounts Searchlight is a digital recruitment firm specializing in media, advertising, and technology. Our searches encompass media sales, marketing, media planning/buying, client services, project management, and ad operations. If you have interactive experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Title: Advertising Media Specialist Company: Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Company Overview Novus, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a strategic resource for advertisers with unrivaled expertise in uncovering the value and benefits of traditional newspaper and magazine media, digital media and emerging platforms. Novus provides the programs, products and services that help our clients make this media an effective and integral part of their overall strategy through a nationwide network of publication partnerships, client-centered account teams, innovative buying strategies and cutting-edge workflow technology. By joining one of the premier media companies in the industry, you?ll be part of team that is passionate, engaged, forward-thinking and seizing opportunities on a daily basis. It?s fun, hard and satisfying work, and it shows in the fact that the people that come here tend to stay here. General Information Position Title: Media Specialist Reports To: Account Manager Direct Reports: No Position Overview The Media Specialist is the day-to-day contact for their group of clients and responsible for ensuring that all tactical responsibilities are executed. They must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, conceive and create new ideas, and ensure seamless process and flow. They must receive and fulfill requests, without error and in a timely manner, by coordinating workflow with an Account Assistant and between internal departments. This person should be able to communicate well and manage expectations with all types of people. The Media Specialist also works closely with the Account Manager creating print and digital media strategies that support client marketing objectives, business goals and media budgets. They must demonstrate a working knowledge of all things print (for example, ROP, insert distribution options, shared and direct mail, sponsorships, etc.) and a deep understanding of local digital media. They are required to have working knowledge of each area of Novus? resources in order to gather necessary research, analysis, data and rationale to support media strategies. The Media Specialist must also maintain a top level knowledge of what is developing within their clients? industry as well as demonstrate expertise and viewpoints of the advertising industry environment. The Media Specialist must have good story-telling ability, the aptitude to explain things clearly and succinctly, and boil down relevant insights. They are also responsible for seeking out new opportunities to grow client business and must have a strong understanding of the financial goals behind each client which includes ROI, savings goals, revenue and Novus profitability. Primary Responsibilities Main day-to-day contact for all clients to execute requests flawlessly while adhering to clients? strategic direction. Coordinate and guide workflow between Operations and Media Investment departments. Gather intelligence via research, analysis and other strategic support materials. Translate/interpret data from internal departments into clear and succinct information with relevant insights. Seek out new opportunities to grow clients business and provide necessary POV and/or rationale. Act as a mentor to Account Assistant while overseeing interaction between AA and internal departments. Lead internal and external status meetings/calls. Delegate duties beyond Media Specialist to Account Assistant and Account Manager as pertains to roles. Keep general knowledge of all client projects, even if not team lead for project. Qualifications 3-5 years industry work experience College Degree (preferably in Marketing or Advertising) Computer proficiency (strongly preferred: experience with Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience/background in print and digital media planning / buying Works well in team environment Ability to manage tight deadlines while multitasking

Job Title: Digital Media Planner Company: Acxiom Corporation Location: Foster City, CA Description: DIGITAL MEDIA PLANNER Acxiom's Digital Agency is looking for a Media Planner to join its growing Media Group. The Media Planner is the day-to-day point of contact for a select set of accounts. It is the Media Planner who has the primary day-to-day responsibility for assigned accounts and is expected to have a detailed understanding of their assigned client's media business. They are also expected to have an understanding of their client's overall business and marketing objectives. The Media Planner manages the entire tactical digital planning process and provides mid-level strategic recommendations to the senior media team and/or client. The Media Planner is expected to have a strong working knowledge of the media space. Experience with email marketing is strongly desired. We are looking for an A+ performer who wants an opportunity to grow quickly within an interactive team. You will be able to sharpen your media skill set across top brands. We want you to join our team and infuse your passion and enthusiasm for what you do. You will have the ability to make great contributions and drive our growth! Responsibilities: *Aids in the creation of client media objectives and strategies. *Determines partner selection and program details and rationale. *Develops buying strategies for maximizing media dollars, and handles media negotiations. *Maintains media budgets or media spend summaries. *Understands intricacies of various tracking services. *Understands general activation capabilities of all available digital media tactics. *Conduct and oversee program results analysis and help translate information into observations, lessons learned, and recommendations. *Identify strategies for maximizing results for clients. *Studies demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising. *Evaluates editorial content and audience composition of a wide range of media vehicles to determine which would most effectively reach target audience. *Provides input to creative recommendations when appropriate to improve media performance. *Presents media plan to account services and client for approval and makes adjustments as necessary. *Monitors media for placement and time discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary. *Researches and maintains record of trends, innovations, and changes that affect media buying. *Responsible for the preparation of Insertion Orders and placement of advertising with media vehicle. Qualifications: *2-5 years Online Media Planning / Buying Experience desired. *Deep knowledge in the following areas of interactive media: Direct Response Campaigns, Email Marketing, CPA, CPC, Behavioral Targeting, Localized Placements, Ad Network Placements, and others. *Must be proficient and have experience in media planning and negotiations. *Fluid understanding of all relevant ad serving and research tools including but not limited to Doubleclick, Atlas DMT, Nielsen and Comscore. *Media vendor negotiation experience. *Exceptional verbal/written communication skills. *Good mathematical aptitude and attention to detail. *Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PPT). *At least a Bachelors degree, with a record of strong academic achievement a plus. About Acxiom Acxiom is a recognized leader in Marketing Technology and Services, providing clients with Audience Engagement solutions. Our superior consumer recognition and targeting technologies deliver unprecedented targeting precision to help marketers manage audiences, personalize consumer experiences and create more profitable customer relationships. Our mission is to provide our clients with a greater confidence of success in their marketing programs. Acxiom's consultative approach spans multiple industries and incorporates over 40 years of experience in consumer data, analytics, information technology, data integration and strategy solutions for effective marketing across multiple communications channels. Leveraging decades of information management, Acxiom provides secure, high-performance technology services that deliver consistent value and reliability. Founded in 1969, Acxiom is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and serves clients around the world from locations in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information about Acxiom, visit Acxiom.com. More about Acxiom Acxiom focuses on improving marketing/advertising performance by optimizing customer value at every interaction: *5,700 clients in 35 countries. *Compile & update information on 500 million consumers worldwide. *Perform ~1 trillion customer recognition events per year. *Run ~250,000 campaigns/year yielding billions of personalized consumer engagements for clients. These campaigns span 170 countries and 27 languages. *Manage ~1000 marketing databases on behalf of clients (including many of the largest in the world).

Job Title: Account Manager/Media Buyer Company: Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Bid4Spots, headquartered in Encino, CA, has been hosting weekly online auctions for advertising since January 2005. Our marketplaces allow advertisers and media systems to easily and efficiently buy and sell commercial airtime. You may view our three-minute demo at www.Bid4Spots.com With our increasingly rapid growth, we are seeking to add qualified Account Managers/Media Buyers in your area. Presently, our work-from-home Media Buyers are located nationwide. Please note, this is a salaried, full-time position and comes with a great benefits package. This individual would be responsible for the following: Reaching out to new advertisers and guiding them through the Bid4Spots campaign creation process. Providing recommendations based on best practices of the Bid4Spots system. Providing recommendations based on best practices gleaned from past media buying experience. Assisting advertisers with optimization based on response analysis. Building and maintaining long-term relationships with advertisers and helping them grow their businesses. In order to apply for this position you must possess the following requirements: Must have 3-5 years of direct-response media buying experience (radio and/or online required) Bachelor?s Degree is required Ability to convert prospective leads into clients Experience with client interaction and account management - including proposals and campaign analysis Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to learn quickly Ability to work from home Technology Requirements: Desktop Home Computer (PC only) Fast Internet Connection Dedicated landline telephone http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?aj=ox5nVfwE&s=Craigslist Hiring Organization: NA

Job Title: Senior Media Buyer Company: Adconion Media Group Location: New York, NY Description: Adconion Media Group Senior Media Buyer New York, NY Adconion Media, Inc. is the largest privately-held independent content distribution and monetization platform in the world. We work with top-tier agencies, advertisers, publishers and content providers and are committed to providing best in-class products, technology and data analysis to create successful online campaigns for hundreds of clients around the world. The Area: North America Media The Partner Development team is comprised of two divisions, Media Planning and Media Buying. While the two divisions are separate, they will always collaborate on a daily basis on all business decisions within the organization. Within Partner Development the candidate will be exposed to all the many different aspects that Adconion has to offer. Not only will candidate be engaged with Media Buying and Planning departments, but additionally they will all aspects of the Agency/Advertiser sales cycle from start to finish. The importance of this team is the core that drives the revenue and gross profit for the organization. The Role: Senior Media Buyer You are a person that loves being on the phone, loves human interaction, and most importantly, loves the big win. You are passionate about advertising, and truly understand the benefits of advertisers spending their dollars in an online environment. You thrive on results driven media, but also understand the exceptional value of branding. You're a self-starter, extremely organized, and work well with others. This role will be instrumental is growing out our publisher position, while continuing to drive overall gross profit and revenue for the company. Responsibilities: Proactively manage multiple publisher partner accounts Source, evaluate and execute new media buying opportunities for Online Video and Display Products Analyze all media buys, optimize, renew, or cancel campaigns on a daily basis Regularly contact publisher partners regarding campaign optimization, growth strategies and opportunities Work collaboratively with the Media Planning Team on proposals to advertising clients, leveraging experience from previous campaigns Continue to grow global ad network through new prospective partners domestically and internationally Requirements: BS/BA preferred with strong academic performance At least 3+ years Online/Digital Media Buying Experience Understanding of the Direct Response and Branding / Video Landscape Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint and analytical skills Passion for data, analysis, trends, reports Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Have to love the phone, and have strong face to face communication skills

Job Title: Senior Media Planner/Buyer Company: Prudential Location: Newark, NJ Description: Our in house Ad Agency is looking to hire a Sr. Media Planner/Buyer for our Newark headquaters office Description: Client-Side. Position is full time, reporting to Associate Media Director; works with internal units to develop strategy, research, recommend and present traditional media plans for advertising efforts. Negotiates, purchases and maintains print and outdoor media for consumer and trade efforts. Position ideally would be/grow to a hybrid Media Planner/Buyer to include digital knowledge and capabilities. Compile research,track competitive spending and estimate media audience delivery using syndicated research tools; assist management on special projects. Manage day-to-day maintenance of all media buys,interfacing with other Media peers in the department, Account, Creative, Traffic and Business Unit marketing associates. Heavy interface and relationship-building with outside media vendors required. Must be able to keep abreast of emerging media opportunities (iPad,digital OOH, etc.) Qualifications: 4-6 years experience in traditional planning/buying. Print experience a must;outdoor and internet a plus. Strong knowledge of B-2-B media, print and/or some internet preferred. Knowledge of media research tools: IMS,TNS/CMR, Nielsen Monitor Plus/Adviews, MRI, MMR with Nielsen Adviews/Adrelevance, Quantcast, Google Ad Planner or Comscore a plus. Must be able to multitask and work quickly and efficiently. Strong negotiator. Good people skills and teamwork-building skills required. Attention to details critical. Seeking a candidate with a passion for the media industry and a 360, media-neutral mindset who works well both independently and in a team environment