Assistant Media Strategist

JOB TITLE: Assistant Media Strategist

DEPARTMENT: Media & Publishing

REPORTS TO: Media Strategy Supervisor; Associate Media Strategy Director

LOCATION: MST or PST working hours *see eligible states to hire

Please note that we are currently able to hire in the following states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NM, NC, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, DC.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the guidance of Media Management, this position is responsible for providing detailed assistance in the development and execution of strategic and audience-driven paid media plans across all media and publishing platforms. The Assistant Media Strategist will interact with the media department, internal integrated team, clients and media partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The Assistant Media Strategist will assist in paid media plan development, ensuring plans deliver against the client KPI and overall audience channel strategy.
• Depending on client assignment, employee will be expected to help with all types of paid media, including digital, social and traditional, gaining advanced knowledge in all areas.
• Assists with monitoring both traditional and digital campaigns, helping to optimize where necessary in order to meet client KPI’s.
• Attends client meetings if needed, including supporting of status agendas and follow-up correspondence. 
• Helps with reviewing and evaluating media proposals submitted and in developing POVs as needed.
• Helps with media negotiations and budget stewardship of plan/flowcharts from concept to final invoice reconciliation.
• Helps to secures and manage added value as part of plan negotiations to achieve client objectives, as well as providing appropriate recaps as needed.
• Generates insertion orders for approved media plans.
• Depending on client, assists with various media platforms such as Facebook/Instagram, ad platforms and traditional media buying programs.
• Helps with updating media flowcharts, budget & invoice reconciliations and plans as necessary.
• Assists in sending and tracking media authorizations and contracts, including proper documentation of all approvals, signed paperwork and revised documents.
• Helps with development of creative grids with proper media specifications for account and creative teams.
• Depending on client, contributes to reporting, optimization and analysis/ROI of client plans.  
• Depending on client needs, helps facilitate competitive market/media analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for both internal and client teams.
• Reports to and collaborates with Media Strategy Supervisor or as assigned as media support on client business.
• Depending on the client assignment(s), role may specialize in broadcast, programmatic or other specialized areas within the organization.
• Understands and abides by the agency’s business practices, core values, philosophies and understands R&R’s branded process, policies and procedures.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Depending on client, office location or business needs, some travel may be required.
• Will obtain various certifications including The TradeDesk, Meta, and Google within the first year of employment and complete R&R’s internal training program within the first year.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising or related field or equivalent experience. 
• Internship or other experience in marketing field preferred.
• Strong oral, written and effective interpersonal communication skills. 
• Basic understanding of Excel and other Microsoft programs 
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented, organized, and can multi-task across assignments
• Establish and build positive and respectful relationships with internal teams, clients and media partners. 
• Works to become educated on industry trends and market conditions, and looks for opportunity within marketplace, bringing forward proactive ideas and solutions that align with the client’s business goals.
• Develops understanding of assigned client business verticals, objectives and strategies.
• Maintains accurate daily time sheets.
• Maintains a business appropriate appearance and demeanor with clients and in other professional environments.
• Must be conscientious and self-motivated.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• A team player whose qualities and motivations align with our agency’s core values – fearless, integrity, advocacy, impact, ingenuity and foresight.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Recharge and unwind with a generous time-off policy.
• Stay connected with a mobile stipend.
• Secure your financial future with a 401k and company match.
• Make a difference through community involvement with time and financial matching.
• Set goals and track progress through annual performance reviews.
• Learning and development.

ABOUT R&R PARTNERS

At R&R Partners, we don’t just solve problems—we redefine them. As a fiercely independent, full-service agency with over five decades of experience, we partner with the boldest minds and most innovative creators to tackle challenges others won’t dare touch. Our hybrid workforce spans 20+ states and Mexico City, blending diverse disciplines like government affairs, creative, media and crisis consulting to deliver groundbreaking solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands.