Media Strategy Associate

Mindgruve•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$28 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for “A” players to join our team. The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in. We are looking for a Media Strategy Associate to join our dynamic media department. In this position, you'll contribute to the coordination, development, and implementation of comprehensive media plans tailored to our clients' objectives. These plans span across television, radio, search, and social media campaigns. As an integral member of our Los Angeles team, you'll participate in the strategic process of determining how, when, and where our audiences encounter advertising messages. Working closely with a skilled group of 6+ media professionals, you will analyze campaign goals and devise strategies to effectively communicate with target audiences. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media planning for a nationally recognized brand with over a century of presence in America—ideal for candidates who love numbers, research, and strategic thinking. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles (with in-office presence required two days per week).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in advertising, marketing, and/or communications
0–1 year of media planning or buying experience (internships preferred)
A working understanding of media, research resources, and terminology
Strong Excel and PowerPoint or Keynote skills
Strong multitasking abilities
“Owning it” mentality, which means gracefully solving whatever problems or challenges present themselves without having to be asked
Attention to detail
The ability to work well independently and with team members
A positive attitude who is a team player
The ability to deliver on deadlines
A natural affinity for research, numbers, and analysis

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Responsibilities

Gather information to be used in the development of media plans
Partner with Media Strategists in the development of media plans and recommendations
Prepare and maintain buy details, and flowcharts and assist with budget reporting
Issue and maintain media insertion orders/contracts
Assist with campaign analysis and optimization recommendations
Coordinate with external partners and internal departments
Contribute to the overall well-being of our accounts and the happiness of our clients
Bring fresh perspective and ideas while building your foundational skills around smart, strategic media planning
Manage offline traffic responsibilities, including securing creative materials and delivering them to designated television and radio stations