Roles: Assistant Media Planner & Buyer
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Contract length: Part-time, with potential to grow into full-time as responsibilities expand.
Hours: 20–40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid remote
Skills/background needed: No prior experience required. Full training provided.
About This Role
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Media Planner & Buyer to help manage advertising campaigns across podcast platforms and paid social media. You’ll work closely with the team to research opportunities, coordinate placements, manage campaigns, and track performance. This is a great role if you enjoy both relationship building and data analysis.
This position starts part-time and is designed to grow into a full-time role as the business expands and your skills develop.
What You’ll Do
Podcast Media Planning & Buying
- Research podcasts, hosts, and networks to identify advertising opportunities that match campaign goals.
- Request proposals, compare pricing, and help negotiate rates.
- Assist with planning and purchasing podcast ads, including host-read ads and sponsorships.
- Coordinate key details like ad scripts, tracking links, creative approvals, and launch dates.
- Monitor ad placements and verify delivery with podcast partners.
- Maintain organized records of podcast partners, budgets, and campaign calendars.
Paid Social Campaign Management
- Help build, launch, and manage campaigns using Meta Ads Manager and other social advertising platforms.
- Set up campaign objectives, target audiences, budgets, and ad creative.
- Monitor campaign spending and performance; suggest and implement optimizations.
- Coordinate creative assets and help test different audiences and messaging.
- Support tracking setup, including pixels and conversion events.
- Track key metrics and translate campaign results into actionable recommendations.
Reporting & Coordination
- Keep campaign trackers and reports accurate and current.
- Compile results from podcast and paid social campaigns into clear summaries.
- Communicate with partners and internal collaborators to keep projects on track.
- Flag issues early and suggest ways to improve processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Some familiarity with social media advertising platforms like Meta Ads Manager (or willingness to learn).
- Interest in podcast advertising and media buying.
- Comfort working with spreadsheets and campaign performance data.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Familiarity with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools and platforms.
- Ability to think creatively and analytically.
- A self-starting attitude and willingness to take initiative.
Nice to Have
- Experience with TikTok Ads Manager or Google Ads.
- Background in direct response campaigns or conversion tracking.
- Experience coordinating with content creators or sponsored partnerships.
What We Offer
- Close mentorship and hands-on guidance from experienced team members.
- Opportunities to build expertise in media buying and campaign strategy.
- Real impact—your work directly influences campaign results and client success.
- Clear growth path with potential to transition to full-time employment.
- Flexible hybrid remote work arrangement.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.