Media Planner

Merge • Chicago, IL

4d • $50,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At MERGE, we are Built Different . We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant. This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. As our Media Planner, you will…. Have an interest in all paid media channels, particularly digital media including programmatic, social, and search. You will have passion for your work, a high level of curiosity, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow with us. You will report directly to an experienced Media Manager who will mentor you at the beginning of your career. Merge is a full-service Agency so you will be the type of person that doesn’t like to work in a silo and instead, likes to include strategic input that comes from working closely with the Agency’s Media Specialists, Analytics teams, and Client Service teams.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Media
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications and/or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Comfortable with basic math and working with budgets
• Excellent verbal and written skills

Nice To Haves

• An internship or prior job that shows an interest in a career in advertising/media is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Become proficient in research that supports the development of media plans such as audience, competitive, and delivery insights tools
• Meet with industry publishing, data, and technology representatives to stay on top of trends that could help advance our recommendations to clients
• Create and maintain media flowcharts, insertion orders, and all information needed to execute media plans
• Participate in meetings with your thoughts and ideas
• Assist in the reconciliation of vendor payments and billing
• Communicate work status internally and with clients
• Coordinate data that tracks the ongoing performance of our media plans

Benefits

• meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees