Media Specialist Jobs in Edgewater, NJ

A Media Specialist in the advertising industry is essentially responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all media-related aspects of advertising campaigns. They conduct thorough market research to identify the most effective media platforms for their client's specific target audience, develop media buying strategies and negotiate ad space and time slots with media outlets. They also monitor and analyze ad performance data to assess the effectiveness of campaigns and make necessary adjustments to optimize results. In addition, they collaborate with other advertising professionals, such as creative directors and copywriters, to ensure that the media strategy aligns with the overall campaign concept.

Crucial skills for a Media Specialist include excellent analytical abilities, strategic thinking, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of media trends and consumer behavior. Proficiency in various media analytics tools and software is also important. While not necessarily mandatory, certifications such as Google AdWords, Facebook Blueprint, or the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Digital Media Buying and Planning Certification could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Media Specialist, individuals might have held roles such as Media Assistant, Media Planner, or Advertising Sales Representative.

1-15 of 24 Jobs

Senior Manager, Media Planner

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Develop digitally neutral media plans, flighting recommendations and forecast attributable performance across all channels and campaigns....

Remote Work

Media Buyer & Platform Specialist

  • Hicksville, NY (23 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hicksville, NY (23 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Pay Range: $140, 622 - $186, 324 - $232, 026 Pay Range: Local Minimum Wage - $0.00 - $0.00 Job Responsibilities: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Media Buying & Placement Plan, execute, and optimize media buys...

Paid Media Specialist

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 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....

Digital Marketing Manager Media Buyer

  • Westfield, NJ (22 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (22 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Do you geek out on Media Buying and love driving revenue through direct response marketing? Want to get in the door at an extremely fast growing marketing agency?...

Remote Work

Digital Marketing Manager Media Buyer YouTube

  • Westfield, NJ (22 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (22 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Do you geek out on Media Buying and love driving revenue through direct response marketing? Want to get in the door at an extremely fast growing marketing agency?...

Remote Work

Public Relations Specialist

  • Jersey City, NJ (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Public Relations Specialist Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $60,000 $65,000 Annually (Based on Experience) / Exempt Position Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours:...

Senior Manager, Media Buyer

  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in media planning with ecommerce vendor platforms....

Paid Media Specialist

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise in digital advertising and content creation to empower creators and amplify their reach....

Digital Media Buyer

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

This role is all about fueling our growth by driving user acquisition through innovative mobile marketing campaigns....

Media Planner

  • Jersey City, NJ (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (8 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 9 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 (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 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....

Senior Media Buyer, Amazon Digital Advertising

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The Amazon Digital Advertising (ADA) team is seeking an innovative, results-oriented Senior Media Buyer to drive the marketing strategy/planning, execution, optimization and performance analysis for...

Media Specialist / Tech Support Hybrid [Remote]

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The Drive Auto team is looking for an entry-level Media Specialist to build, launch and manage digital paid media campaigns....

Remote Work

Fairchild Media Group: Media Planner [New York]

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Strong understanding of digital media buying models (e.g., CPM) and advertising formats (display, video, mobile, social, native)....

Assistant Digital Media Planner

  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (5 miles from Edgewater, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Media plans and related documents (e.g. budget charts, client meeting materials, etc.) throughout the year Communicate with Media Buying partners and Internal finance teams to ensure buys meet established...

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Salary for Media Specialist Jobs in Edgewater, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Media Specialists in Edgewater, 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 Specialists in Edgewater, 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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