Integrated Media Planner at Basis in United States

WHO WE ARE

At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

This position will be responsible for developing and monitoring media plans. This role will be responsible for managing media fundamentals education while stewarding media execution for a suite of Basis clients. You will contribute by:

Leveraging a strong understanding of the digital media landscape and the latest Basis products and solutions to craft strong media planning recommendations tied to the overarching strategy

Generating and presenting integrated media plans considering all media channels by incorporating clear rationale based on client objectives

Communicating with clients on requests/questions daily over email and owning client meeting and deliverables

Maintaining an understanding of all syndicated media tools and how they can contribute to the planning task at hand

Collaborating with analytics team to ensure media strategies and reporting insights/deliverables are aligned to business objectives and measures of success

Negotiating with vendors to secure the best inventory and pricing available for our clients

Providing guidance and assist in analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for strategic media plans

Cultivating strong internal relationships with associate media planners, ad operations, campaign analytics, and search and social media buyers.

Operating with a solutions-oriented approach and a high degree of client servicing

Contributing to high levels of campaign performance, client satisfaction, and retention, while working alongside the VP and Director of Integrated Client Solutions and Client Development team members

Managing insertion orders (IO's), post-IO media plan revisions, and the approval of all publisher IO's for each campaign

Actualizing campaigns to ensure campaign budgets and KPI's are met and delivered in full

Assisting Finance in billing executions and discrepancies

Completing traffic sheets and assisting with gathering creative assets and instructions as needed

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

2+ years of experience in digital media planning and buying

Understanding and interest in programmatic media and real-time bidding

Experience working alongside a Demand Side Platform

Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment

Passion for staying current with the latest research and media tools to guide recommendations

Intermediate to Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills

Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.

Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.

BONUS POINTS

Hands on DSP buying experience

Previous client-facing experience

Previous holistic media planning experience

Experience working with a 3rd party ad server

Experience in digital reporting dashboards such as Datorama

Experience in holistic media planning with a focus on search and social

Basis Certified

$61,010 - $75,000 a year

This salary range reflects a typical compensation range for the role and level in most U.S. locations. Final compensation offered will depend on your location, experience, and skills. Total compensation may also include bonuses, equity, and competitive benefits.

Integrity in Hiring

At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant.

Anything Else?

Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

Life With Basis

We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact talent.acquisition@basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Integrated Media Planner

Job Description - Integrated Media Planner

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

BONUS POINTS

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