Senior Media Planner/Buyer

Strategic America • Anchorage, AK

15d • $54,483 - $84,448 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Media Planner/Buyer leads the development, execution, and stewardship of paid media campaigns. This role blends strategic planning, hands‑on buying, and data‑driven performance management. The Senior Media Planner/Buyer should have cross-channel expertise and serve as a key partner to clients, internal teams, and vendors.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in media planning and buying.
• Deep knowledge and experience working with a wide range of media, including traditional (broadcast, print, out of home), digital and programmatic channels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in media tools and software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop media strategies that demonstrate a thorough understanding of a client’s business and goals/KPIs.
• Have knowledge and experience working in all traditional and programmatic channels.
• Lead client presentations of media strategy and performance.
• Monitor emerging media trends and proactively recommend innovative strategies that capitalize on new opportunities and align with client goals.
• Analyze and interpret data to make data-driven recommendations.
• Execute the planning, buying and stewardship of media campaigns, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
• Negotiate optimal placements, rates, and added-value opportunities.
• Manage client media budgets, track spending and adjust as needed.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and ensure accurate financial management of media buys.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance using internal and third-party reporting systems.
• Provide actionable campaign insights to guide future media strategies.
• Identify opportunities to expand media services for existing clients.
• Maintain and enhance strong relationships with clients, colleagues and media vendors.

Benefits

• discretionary bonus plan
• employee stock ownership plan
• health insurance coverage
• dental insurance
• vision insurance coverage
• employee wellness program
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• volunteer time off
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed