** The role is located in Hoboken, NJ (20-min train ride from Manhattan) and strong chance for contract to hire in Jan '25.

** You can be remote as a contractor (June - Jan '25)

** If you convert to perm, starting Feb '25, the role is HYBRID ON-SITE 2-3 days/wk

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Media Planner for a Fortune 500 global retail client. Company culture fosters a collaborative and respectful environment where innovation is encouraged.

You’ll join the Media Planning team to plan, execute, manage, and optimize managed service and self-service campaigns (The Trade Desk DSP). This is a 7-month contract extension (possible convert to perm) opportunity. The role is located in Hoboken, NJ and remote for 7 -months; once it converts to perm, it's on-site 2-3 days/wk

Media Planner Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, managing, and optimizing end-to-end campaigns.
• Understanding upper funnel [brand messaging, calls to action] and lower funnel [direct response, conversion] campaign tactics.
• Partnering closely with internal teams including account management, sales, and advanced analytics to define metrics and measure success of campaigns using internal analytics.
• Demonstrating diligence, attention to detail and adherence to Walmart Connects best practices throughout the full digital campaign life cycle [from pre-sale to post-sale].
• Maintaining and organizing campaign-specific materials in the teams shared document repository.
• Managing the day-to-day campaign maintenance, including internal and external questions regarding accurate campaign implementation, pacing and the performance of various campaigns.
• Developing, growing, and maintaining relationships with internal teams through exceptional client service and becoming a trusted advisor.

Media Planner Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree is required.
• 2-3 years professional end to end Digital Media Campaign Management experience with the following skills:
• Campaign Management experience managing the day-to-day campaign maintenance, including internal and external questions regarding accurate campaign implementation, pacing, and the performance of various campaigns.
• Experience with Media Planning, Building Media Plans, and firm understanding of traditional and interactive media planning elements.
• Experience with multiple digital media products and channels: Social, Display, Mobile, Search, Paid, Programmatic, etc. Specifically, keyboard experience within Paid channels such as Display, Mobile, Social, Search, and Programmatic, etc.
• Experience in bid management, campaign management, campaign optimization, digital media operations across search and display.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Media Planner opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.