Media Planning Consultant - Political - Remote | WFH

Job Title: Media Planning Consultant (Freelance) - Political Media Team

About Us

We are a modern global media agency dedicated to transforming marketing through purpose-driven strategies. We help brands create meaningful connections with people through culturally relevant media experiences, leveraging cutting-edge data and technology to drive business growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Media Planning Consultant to join our dynamic Political Media team on a freelance basis. This role involves developing media plans for assigned accounts from April through November, focusing on the political media landscape. Candidates should be flexible, adept at multitasking, and interested in current events and US politics.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses and voter journeys.

Assist in creating integrated media plan options and recommendations (digital and offline).

Maintain accurate budget control and manage client payments, vendor invoices, and buy sheets.

Demonstrate knowledge of digital media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach, frequency, impressions).

Utilize media systems such as Telmar (MRI-Simmons, Scarborough) and MediaOcean (Prisma, OX), and proficiently use Microsoft Excel.

Ensure proper execution of digital media plans by monitoring schedules and reporting results.

Exhibit creativity and agility in problem-solving.

Seek out new opportunities, collaborate with investment teams on creative media activations, and author idea-centric briefs for partners.

Present work charismatically to internal and external stakeholders.

Analyze results and make optimization recommendations using empirical data.

Understand tactic strengths and weaknesses and guide digital performance media set-up and activation to achieve client goals and KPIs.

Synthesize media data to guide optimizations and inform media performance stories.

Ensure campaigns launch on schedule and are fully executed according to insertion orders.

Assist with documenting, updating, and maintaining traffic sheets, trafficking, and other digital workflow processes.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of media planning experience.

Strong research and analytical skills, good mathematical aptitude, and attention to detail.

Familiarity with a variety of media tools and software.

Ability to organize, prioritize, work well under pressure with multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and multitask.

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

Strong relationship-building skills.

Expertise in digital media.

Our Values

Never Satisfied: Curious and data-driven, always pushing for empirical data.

Courageous: Provides new thinking and isn't afraid to share difficult truths with clients.

Mutually Invested: A master storyteller who ties brand strategy to business outcomes.

Keeps it Real: Takes an audience-first approach with kindness and compassion.

Purposeful: Acts as an agent of change and operates at the speed of culture.

Why Join Us?

Growth-Focused: Competitive salaries, annual reviews, and detailed personal development plans.

Recognition: Regular employee recognition programs and celebrations.

People-First: Flexible Time Off policy, market-leading caregiver and parental leave policies.

Hybrid Working: In-office and remote working policy that fosters team collaboration.

Social and Environmental Impact: Dedicated Impact Champions working globally to make a positive difference.

Inclusive Culture: Employee Resource Groups committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage, generous PTO, 401k program, family planning benefits, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

Compensation

To comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws, the target range for this role in the United States is $7,000-8,000 per month. Actual compensation will depend on various factors including skill set, experience, and location.

Join us to empower your career and reach your full potential in a purpose-driven, winning culture.

Employment Type: Full-Time