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Assistant Media Planner


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency:

MP

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying



Job Description:

As an Assistant Media Planner at Merkley Partners you will play a crucial role in supporting the media planning team in developing and executing strategic media plans to effectively reach target audiences and achieve client objectives. You will work closely with the Media Planner to ensure seamless integration of media strategies with overall campaign goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in researching target demographics market trends and media opportunities to inform media planning strategies.

  • Support the development of comprehensive media plans including media objectives strategies tactics and budget allocations.

  • Collaborate with Media Planners to negotiate and purchase media placements across various channels including digital print broadcast out-of-home and emerging media platforms.

  • Coordinate with media vendors and partners to secure optimal placement opportunities and negotiate competitive rates.

  • Assist in the preparation of client presentations media proposals and campaign performance reports.

  • Monitor and analyze media performance metrics such as reach frequency GRPs CPMs and ROI to evaluate campaign effectiveness and optimize future strategies.

  • Stay updated on industry trends media technologies and consumer behavior to identify new opportunities for innovation and optimization.

  • Provide administrative support including maintaining media schedules organizing campaign documentation and managing billing and invoicing processes.

  • Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and brainstorming sessions to develop integrated marketing solutions that align with client objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Advertising Marketing Communications or related field.

  • Previous internship or work experience in media planning advertising or marketing preferred.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to articulate ideas and present findings effectively.



Omnicoms policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time and many of our agencies as well as Omnicoms corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.


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Required Experience:

Junior IC


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