Media Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Planning Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

The Media Planning Specialist is a digital media subject matter expert who develops thoroughly researched, well supported media plans for clients; flawlessly implements/executes recommendations with...

HR Public Relations Specialist

  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 5 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

HR Public Relations Specialist

  • University Park, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 6 days ago

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply...

Media Buyer

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago

What You'll Contribute In this role, you can expect to: Focus your media buying efforts on TV direct response advertising Acquire the best possible value from media partners and TV stations Analyze...

Media Planner

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 11 days ago

What You'll Contribute In this role, you can expect to: Focus your media buying efforts on TV direct response advertising Acquire the best possible value from media partners and TV stations Analyze...

Content Developer and Social Media Specialist

  • Schnecksville, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Schnecksville, PA
  • 13 days ago

Reports to the Director of Marketing and Digital Media....

Social Media Specialist

  • Norristown, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Norristown, PA
  • 16 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field....

Media Planner

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 17 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...

Marketing and Media Specialist

  • Edinboro, PA
  • 23 days ago
  • Edinboro, PA
  • 23 days ago

Marketing and Media Specialist Creative & Marketing $ 18 - $ 22 / Hour location_on Edinboro, Pennsylvania work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link...

Social Media Specialist

  • Scranton, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 27 days ago

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field OR equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience managing social media accounts and campaigns...

Senior Media Planner

  • Carlisle, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carlisle, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Purpose Senior Media Planning Manager is an expert within digital media and omni-channel planning....

Digital Advertising Specialist

  • Feasterville Trevose, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Advertising Operations, the Digital Advertising Specialist's primary responsibility is to manage digital advertising accounts by analyzing current trends, using discretion...

Jr. Earned Media Specialist

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago

Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 9x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Media Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Media Planners in Pennsylvania 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
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Planners in Pennsylvania
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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