Media Planner Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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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Senior Manager, Media Planner

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

The Senior Manager, Media Planner reports to the Media Strategy Director and provides digital media recommendations to clients both internal and external, and prepares and implements media plans and...

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Social Media Specialist II

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in social media, digital media, project management, operations, or a related field....

Senior Media Planner

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (22 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (22 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Presents media plan recommendations to client teams....

Digital Media Buyer

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Join our team as a Digital Media Buyer and immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of digital advertising....

CTV Media Buyer

  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

You must be well-versed in preparation and execution of media plans, as well as providing support on campaign and content ideation....

Media Coordinator, Local Media

  • Pearl River, NY (8 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pearl River, NY (8 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 1 year of media-related work experience required Proficiency in Excel and Word required Proficiency in PowerPoint and Media Buying software...

Media Planner (Strategy & Planning)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

**Overview** The Media Planner (Strategy & Planning) is to be the day-to-day steward on media communication for an assigned brand, including budget control and flow of digital media activity....

Senior Media Planner

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

What you'll do: Develop and execute strategic shopper media plans....

Media Planner

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Overview The Media Planner is to be the day-to-day steward on media communication for an assigned brand, including budget control and flow of digital media activity....

Senior Media Planner

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Required Skills & Experience Experience in Traditional and Digital media planning/buying....

Paid Media Specialist

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

We are looking for a Paid Media Specialist (contract) for a top entertainment company in NYC! The Growth Marketing team is tasked with driving new subscriber growth for Streaming globally. The...

Paid Media Specialist

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $55.80 to $62 an Hour Start Date: 07.01.2025 Become an integral part of a global entertainment giants marketing efforts! Drive subscriber growth by...

Digital Media Buyer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

You are: We are on the hunt for a results-driven Digital Media Buyer. This role is all about fueling our growth by driving user acquisition through innovative mobile marketing campaigns....

Media Planner

  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Direct Media Buying and/or Media Buying Management experience preferred Excellent communication skills: ability to deliver the necessary updates on complex issues as well as the "good and the bad news...

Senior Media Buyer

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

This role will report to the Media Buying Supervisor and will be responsible for launching, pacing, monitoring and optimizing paid media campaigns across primary self-service platforms....

Demographic Data for Mahwah, NJ

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Salary for Media Planner Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Media Planners in Mahwah, NJ 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
2.2%
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 Mahwah, NJ
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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