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EXTRA CREDIT MEDIA

Position: Media Planner + Buyer

Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Media Planner + Buyer located in Grand Rapids, MI. The position will be responsible for developing media strategies, conducting research, and planning/executing media campaigns alongside our Media Director. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing data, identifying audiences, researching placements, negotiating with vendors, and communicating with clients. 

The ideal candidate has professional media buying experience, working with digital purchasing platforms such as Google Display & Video 360, Meta Business Suite, Spotify Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager, as well as with vendors in media such as broadcast television, broadcast radio, out of home, and more.

Candidates should be highly organized, detail oriented, and professional. Those who are capable, flexible, self-starters, punctual and exude a positive attitude will thrive in our fast-paced, highly creative environment that always strives to give a little extra.

Job Functions

• Strategize, research, build, present and execute paid media plans
• Communicate directly with vendors, negotiating on behalf of ECM clients
• Build, program, execute and oversee digital campaigns using platforms such as Google Ads, Search, Google Display & Video 360, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Spotify Ad Studio, and more
• Communicate and educate clients on media types, tactics, plans and details in a knowledgeable and professional manner
• Communicate with ECP creative team on deliverables, deadlines, etc
• Traffic final design files to various media vendors and portals
• Collect data and generate monthly media reports on campaign performance 
• Help write and develop content for case studies
• Continued knowledge-seeking, training and certifications in emerging media trends and tactics

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in media, marketing, communications or other applicable programs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to work independently, highly detail oriented
• Relevant experience in a similar role within the marketing or advertising industry, or with executing paid media campaigns 

Additional Qualifications

• Passion for developing strategic and creative media plans for clients
• Certifications in Google Search, Google Display & Video 360, Meta Business, LinkedIn, etc are not required, but strongly encouraged
• Ability to give “extra” when needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary with room for advancement
• Health insurance plan
• 401K /IRA with employer contribution
• Bonus program

Applicants should send their resume to the hiring manager at info@extracreditprojects.com.

Extra Credit Projects and Extra Credit Media are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

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