Media Planner Jobs in Newark, 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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Media Planner, Brand Partnerships

  • The Volume
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

planning, digital media, podcasting, branded content, creator/influencer marketing, or related fields Strong interest in sports, podcasts, digital media, and creator-led content Strategic thinker with...

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CRM Advertising Strategist

  • Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Company description A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled...

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Senior Social Media Strategist

  • Time Out Chicago Magazine
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

What We're Looking For 2-5 years of experience in social media, audience development, or content strategy within a fast-paced digital media environment....

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Senior Media Planner

  • Croud
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ Years of media planning experience Demonstrable in-depth experience as an Assistant Planner....

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Media Coordinator, Programmatic

  • Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Responsibilities Execute, manage, and optimize online media campaigns and programs for agency clients (e.g. auction/exchange based performance media, audience-based buying, remarketing campaigns) both...

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Senior Media Planner, OOH

  • Noble People
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Collaborate with Media Planners, Strategists, and Creative teams to ensure integration across channels. Deliver clear updates on timelines, campaign status, and POP....

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Offline Media Coordinator

  • Situation Interactive
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

What You'll Do In this role, you will work alongside the Media Planning Supervisor and collaborate with other Digital Media Planners, Account Teams, Project Managers and external partners to manage...

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Media Planner, Programmatic

  • PUBLICIS GROUPE
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

media planning and buying experience Strong understanding of digital media fundamentals, planning principles, and performance metrics Experience with media buying and adserving platforms, ideally including...

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Media Planner

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

You will own the media planning and process across key pharmaceutical customers while working with stakeholders....

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Senior Media Planner

  • Syneos Health Commercial Solutions
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

You will own the media planning and process across key pharmaceutical customers while working with stakeholders....

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Analyst, Strategic Account Management - Media Coordinator

  • Wal-Mart
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

About You: Online advertising/digital media or similar industry experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Products Ability to work cross-functionally with various departmental team leads Exceptional...

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Search Engine Marketing & Paid Media Planner

  • Freddie Mac
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

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

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Analyst, Strategic Account Management - Media Coordinator

  • Vizio
  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

About You: Online advertising/digital media or similar industry experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Products Ability to work cross-functionally with various departmental team leads Exceptional...

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Programmatic Media Buyer (DV360)

  • AKA NYC Limited
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

media, with a strong focus on programmatic buying Hands-on experience managing campaigns in Google DV360 (required) Familiarity with the Google Marketing Platform ecosystem (Campaign Manager 360, GA4...

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Media Planner, Digital & Social Ad Sales

  • BBC
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

The Media Planner, Digital & Social Ad Sales is based in the New York office and is an integral function to BBC Advertising....

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Salary for Media Planner Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Media Planners in Newark, 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
2.3%
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 Newark, 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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