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Role Description

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.

As a Senior Media Planner/Buyer, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus plan.
• Employee stock ownership plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paid time off.

Company Description

When you join SA, you join a strategic team (yes, it’s in our name!) who is also wired for action. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help our clients propel their potential. If you’re ready for a fast-paced environment that challenges you, supports you, and rewards you, then look no further. Our clients rely on us and we rely on each other to go the extra mile, to hold ourselves accountable because we’re better together and we know we can always find the better way.

We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job; a place to belong and grow. As we leap toward our goals that will shape our future, our employee experience is unique. Flexibility, connection, inclusiveness, and collaboration support our well-being and help us be our best. Because when you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. We believe better employees lead to better results.

Join us as we transform your career!