POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re looking for a hungry and energetic emerging leader. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in digital planning and buying. Eagerness to learn digital media skills and aptitude is critical on our small (but growing) and scrappy team, but we’re also looking for plain ‘ole good humans. A person who runs fast, works smart, and brings a smile to the office every day.

The Assistant Planner is responsible for the fundamentals. They’ll partner across our organization to build strategic plans designed with a business objective in mind. Once our measurement plan is set, they will work closely with the total team to ensure flawless execution of campaigns from setup through billing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary focus on digital operations and quality assurance for all campaign launch/modifications
• Collaborate with leadership and peers to develop solutions that will enhance our operational efficiency, tools, and systems, and improve current workflows
• Continuous refinement of digital operations process to ensure the delivery of high-quality, error-free deliverables
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients and coworkers
• Analyze and interpret data trends and develop relevant solutions; educate Client Services / Campaign Managers on changes to process and reoccurring issues
• Launch and maintain campaigns
• Proactively assist with campaign build to ensure flawless execution
• Keep up with day-to-day management of the media plan’s performance
• Manage the sending and confirmation of insertion orders
• Review and ensure media buys are properly executed
• Gather screenshots and produce post-launch reports at the beginning of campaigns
• Monitor campaign performance through regular delivery reporting
• Meet with sales reps to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles/tactics for media plan
• Assist in development of media strategy and recommendation and helping with elements of client presentations
• Maintain invoices by ensuring receipt and prompt payment through the approval process
• Coordinate month-end billing process
• Manage the accuracy and timeliness of all documents pertinent to the position
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or coursework in related industry strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Aptitude for building Excel formulas, macros and V-lookups
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills
• Self-motivated, success-driven individual with a desire to learn
• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to accurately handle multiple simultaneous activities on tight deadlines
• Shows strong team building skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Driven to master new skills
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-up
• Working knowledge of advertising products and fulfillment procedures a plus
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Strong analytical capabilities with aptitude for determining the optimal ways to setup, deliver, troubleshoot, and QA campaigns.
• Project management experience or certification a plus
• Some relevant work experience, full time or internship, in digital marketing or related spaces a plus
• Digital media and/or digital ad operations pedigree is preferred but not required assuming the candidate demonstrates a history of being able to quickly learn and adapt in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledgeable in Google Campaign Manager (GCM) preferred
• Experience with self-service trade desk platform preferred
• GoogleAds and Bing certifications a plus

A WORD ON DIVERSITY:

Novus Media is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. Our agency is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key pillar of our culture, and we strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.