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Posted July 30, 2021
interTrend Communications, Inc.

Media Planner

interTrend Communications, Inc.
Plano, TX, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Description

Role: The role of Media Planner is required to develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of their clients’ business and ensures that all client media requirements are executed in a timely and accurate manner.

Media Planning/Execution

  • Development and presentation of sound. strategic Media plans based on client marketing direction, knowledge on media landscape and the use of media research.
  • Maintain budget control and ensure execution of media plans by authorizing approved media schedules and monitoring buys/schedules.
  • Effective communications with agency buying personnel to ensure brand needs are met
  • Explore media alternatives and be creative in recommending media solutions.
  • Manage and be accountable for media budgets and client billing.

Client Management & Communications

  • Manage the flow of client media-related issues based on changes in direction, goals, and budgets. Be aware of the need to create solutions and resolve problems.
  • Implements the process and assists with the management of strategic and tactical executions of all media products for Clients of responsibility.
  • Deliver effective and organized communications in verbal, written forms with client and internal team.
  • Foster a good working relationship with supervisors, account and client teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans.
  • Maintain good rapport with media sales representatives and vendors.
  • Be accurate to instill/maintain client confidence.
  • Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities.

Leadership & Project Management

  • Manage direct reports and responsible for developing the skill and knowledge base of those more junior as well as supervise, advise and counsel group in all daily activities.
  • Confers with Associate Media Director and Client Management Supervisor, Clients, Partner Agencies to establish strategies and tactics for advertising campaigns.
  • Implements the ownership and proactiveness of daily tasks in support of the media product.
  • Motivate the junior team members and encourage creativity, positive work ethics and attitude throughout all projects by serving as a role model within the group/team.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree required.

2+ years of Media Planning experience required.

Strong Mathematical Abilities Required.

Attention to detail required.

Ability to handle the fast-paced working environment and multiple tasks required.

Working knowledge of PowerPoint, MS Word, Keynote, Google DCM required.

Strong Presentation Skills Preferred.

Hands-on experience with digital planning, social media marketing, influencer marketing, and PR preferred.

Bilingual in an Asian language preferred.

What’s It Like Working At Intertrend

  • Work with fun loving yet hard working individuals! We’re a team not just as an agency, but also as a dragon boat race team, community volunteer team, LGBTQ marching team and much much more!
  • Got a furry friend at home that you’ll miss? Bring them to work with you! We have multiple four-legged ambassadors at our offices to welcome you both.
  • Care for your health? That’s great! We care for it too. A healthy team is a happy team, so we provide fitness programs no matter what your fitness level may be!
  • Want to give back to the community? Intertrend is not just about making a profit, we are also here to make a difference! Join us on our various volunteering programs and opportunities. Be an agent of change!
  • Like to branch out to different tasks to learn and grow? There’s always projects on hand seeking volunteers, you can always seek out challenges that’ll help shape you!

Requirements

Requirements Skills

  • Media Planning

Characteristics Type of Contract
Full time
Salary
Competitive