Media Planner Jobs in Texas

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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Visual Media Specialist/ Cinematographer (Waco)

  • Waco, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 2 days ago

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills Associate's Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in Film, Marketing, or a related field Highly qualified experience in broadcasting, Film, Digital Media, or a related...

Media Coordinator, Lexus National

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

Agency capabilities include website development, CRM, brand and business strategy, data science and analytics, media planning, media buying, performance media, experiential/lifestyle marketing, public...

Media Planner

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 5 days ago

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Simpli.fi is currently looking for a new Media Planner....

Student Worker - Marketing and Public Relations Specialist

  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Job Classification: Community Service, Student Department: Off Campus Community Service Hiring Manager: Aleigh Ascherl Contact: ... Work...

Social Media Specialist II

  • College Station, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 6 days ago

The Specialist should have a strong understanding of the digital media landscape, trends, and social monitoring, while developing and growing their skills, experience and knowledge....

Video Producer/Media Specialist

  • League City, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • League City, TX
  • 8 days ago

Essential Job Functions Develops messages with video, photography, and other digital media working with the Communications Manager and other employees in the Communications Department to support City...

Public Relations Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as...

Media Coordinator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 13 days ago

Agency capabilities include website development, CRM, brand and business strategy, data science and analytics, media planning, media buying, performance media, experiential/lifestyle marketing, public...

Events and Media Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

media produced for the school....

Social Media Specialist - Remote

  • Austin, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 24 days ago

BUILD AN AMAZING CAREER WITH SYSTEM PAVERS! Job Description System Pavers is growing at a tremendous rate, and we are looking to add a motivated Social Media Specialist to take ownership of our...

Remote Work

Media Planner- Hybrid (Plano, TX

  • Plano, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 26 days ago

THE ROLE: The Media Planner constructs the strategic foundation for both traditional and digital media plan development, ensuring that all tactics are grounded in these guiding principles within the...

Public Relations Specialist

  • Lancaster, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Lancaster, TX
  • 29 days ago

Works as a liaison between the City organization, Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster ISD, the media, and community affairs organizations. Promotes community awareness through established programs and...

Field Advertising Strategist II

  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago

plans, national and local advertising campaigns, and high-impact marketing efforts to life....

Social Media Manager (HR Title: Social Media Specialist II)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago

A degree in Digital Media or Communications is preferred. A minimum of two years of work experience managing social media channels is required....

Public Relations Specialist

  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Your Role Gensler is seeking a professional, motivated, and highly-collaborative individual to join our team as a Public Relations Specialist, supporting our Dallas office. The ideal candidate has...

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Salary for Media Planner Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

Media Planners in Texas 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 Texas
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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