Media Analyst

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

35d•$84,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Media Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and analysis of media campaigns across various channels. This role combines media planning and buying expertise with operational efficiency, ensuring media executions and investments are tracked, optimized, and aligned with business objectives. A key part of this role includes managing purchase orders and billing processes to ensure accurate financial tracking and vendor compliance. The Media Analyst will report professionally to the US Media Manager FMC & Kinder.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
3+ years of experience in media planning, activation, or operations.
Experience with media budget / bulling processes.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong communicator and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

Support media manager(s) to brief media agency and assess tactical plan recommendations.
Partner with media director and media manager(s) to ensure proper pre-launch approvals and campaign set-up parameters (procurement approvals, media authorizations, creative specs, etc.).
Monitor and analyze media performance across traditional, digital and social channel.
Create and manage purchase orders for media vendors and agencies.
Track and reconcile media spend against budgets and forecasts.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and billing documentation.
Liaise with Finance and Procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies.
Maintain organized records of all media-related financial transactions.
Work closely with Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and external media partners.
Support budget planning and media investment tracking.