Media Planner Jobs in Washington, DC

A Media Planner in the advertising industry is responsible for identifying which media platforms would best advertise a client's brand or product. They play a crucial role in increasing a brand's visibility among its target audience by strategically placing ads in the most impactful platforms, which could range from digital, print, television, radio, and outdoor advertising. Their duties include researching targeted markets, monitoring buying strategies, tracking advertising spending, and analyzing consumer data to optimize advertising campaigns. They also collaborate closely with clients, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that advertising efforts align with the client's business objectives and budget.

Important skills for a Media Planner include excellent analytical abilities, strong communication skills, and good understanding of media channels and trends. They should also have a firm grasp of market research techniques and data analysis. While not mandatory, a certification such as the Google Ads certification or a Facebook Blueprint certification may boost a media planner's career. Prior to becoming a Media Planner, a person may have roles such as a Media Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, or Media Buyer. All these roles provide valuable experience in researching market trends, creating marketing strategies, and understanding consumer behavior, which are crucial in media planning.

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Media Specialist

  • Athenix Solutions Group
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 1 day ago

Athenix Solutions Group is looking for a Media Specialist II to turn information and data into visually compelling and dynamic media products. You will use engaging and creative visualization and...

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Media Planner

  • Comcast
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Responsible for partnering with our internal and external sales teams by developing strategic cross platform media plans and avails that optimize yield principles and demonstrate an understanding...

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Digital Media Planner

  • Moore Holdings
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

As the Digital Media Planner, you will manage and grow digital media initiatives for Moore Media and Digitals nonprofit clients....

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Programmatic Media Buyer

  • Moore Holdings
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 days ago

They will work closely with account teams and media planners regarding all aspects of strategy, buying, optimization, and results....

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Senior Media Planner

  • Bully Pulpit International
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is interested in building a career in digital advertising in an agency setting....

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Senior Media Buyer

  • Bully Pulpit International
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 days ago

The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for managing or building a career in digital advertising in an agency setting....

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Media Buyer - Political Cycle 2026

  • GMMB
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

This role involves planning, negotiating, and executing media buys across multiple platforms for political campaigns....

Hybrid

Search Engine Marketing & Paid Media Planner

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 29 days ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 29 days ago

Support media planning and buying for additional platforms as needed (primarily programmatic DV360 & Demandbase)....

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Digital Advertising Strategist

  • DNC Services Corporation
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Democratic National Committee Digital Advertising Strategist Digital Advertising Strategist About Democratic National Committee We're hiring!...

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Part-Time PR & Media Coordinator (Washington, DC Flexible Hours)

  • Private Company
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Location: Washington, DC (Flexible / Hybrid) Working Hours: 1015 hours per week (max 2 hours per day) Schedule: MondayFriday (Weekends Off) Compensation: Monthly payment (1000$-2000$ to be...

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The New Media Firm - Digital Media Buyer

  • Grossman Heinz
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Some knowledge of digital advertising - programmatic, OTT, and/or social. Has worked in and around teams of digital media buyers....

Hybrid

Media Coordinator

  • Nexstar Media Group Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Expertise: Strong understanding of digital media workflows, including ingest-to-archive processes, and media asset management systems....

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Digital Media Buyer, Search and Social

  • Moore Holdings
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lanham, MD (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 60+ days ago

Complete quality assurance of digital advertising campaigns prior to launch. Your Profile: 4+ years of direct, hands-on media buying experience in Facebook and Google ad buying platforms....

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Senior Media Coordinator

  • Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nations leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers...

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Salary for Media Planner Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

Media Planners in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.0%
Master's Degree
16.1%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
2.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Planners in Washington, DC
4-6 years
34.8%
2-4 years
26.1%
1-2 years
17.4%
Less than 1 year
13.0%
None
8.7%


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