Media Planner I

Pollinate•Portland, OR

110d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're hoping to fill this position with a team player who is a strategic thinker that's passionate about advertising and the ever evolving media landscape, specifically when it comes to emerging media trends, consumer data and campaign analytics. While our headquarters are in Portland, OR, we are open to this being a hybrid or remote role, based in OR, CA, TX or IL (Pacific or Central time zone required).

Requirements

Basic to intermediate understanding of the media landscape and current advertising/media industry trends
Solid detail skills and adherence to (and ability/willingness to champion) established processes including QA protocols
Understanding of current industry best practices involving digital paid media trafficking, brand safety, analytics, and reporting
Effective interpersonal skills, interest in research, curious and adaptable as environments change (growth mindset)
Able to meet project and task deadlines
Possess a clear attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Exhibit resourcefulness and proactivity in a fast-paced environment
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
3+ years paid media experience
2+ years digital experience minimum preferred

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker passionate about advertising and the ever evolving media landscape, specifically when it comes to emerging media trends, consumer data and campaign analytics.
Interest in automation practices and experience utilizing AI tools such as Gemini, Claude, etc.
Proficiency across most of these key platforms: Media analytics, planning and buying tools (ex. Google Workspace, Campaign Manager 360, comScore, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Nielsen, MRI-Simmons, Strata, TapClicks, Looker Studio, etc.)
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or Advertising preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Plan, negotiate and buy media across the media mix
Effectively oversee multiple client media projects at any given time (including budgets, timelines, and quality of work)
Skilled in deriving insights from digital campaign data and able to mentor team members in developing concise client reports
Experience utilizing campaign analytics and syndicated research to inform future campaign approach
Monitors campaigns, vendors, and pacing to ensure potential errors are avoided, particularly those with financial ramifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: client services, creative department, analytics, and accounting department
Maintain healthy client relationships and identify areas of opportunity for client account growth
Effective in utilizing self-service ad platforms, trafficking platforms, data dashboards, research tools and media buying software
Resourceful and proactive in improving processes and practices
Approaches group projects and tasks with a people-first mindset and seek to understand when navigating complex projects with others
Ability to provide positive mentorship to junior team members (including strategic direction and constructive feedback)
Seek input from and embrace collaboration with colleagues, mentors, and supervisors to improve work quality
Complete projects and tasks by established deadlines
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to present client-facing materials
Estimate time needed for projects and tasks
Effectively report weekly time with appropriate level of detail
Complete training goals as defined