Media Strategist

9thWonder, a diverse agency offering a casual, fun, and rewarding environment where every associate is valued, is growing, and we’re looking for people that are passionate about building brands and pushing boundaries. We love to find what makes a brand tick, dig into strategies and insights, uncover new consumer markets, and develop creative that connects deeply and resonates broadly. It’s an approach we call The Power of Difference. And if it sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, then keep reading.

The 9thWonder Media team is looking for a Media Strategist to share in our passion for creating work that unearths a compelling difference in brands. You are an effective negotiator, critical thinker and able to establish trust and build rapport with media professionals nationwide. You will work with our team to execute the client’s media buys while helping build a fast-cadence national program to attract, retain and grow target industries that deliver economic benefit in Michigan.

You will interact with team members and partners across the country. Experience in Great Lakes region will be helpful.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with clients, media strategy and account teams to understand client's business goals and establish media objectives and strategies for campaigns
• Leverage tools and research to develop insights and ideas
• Work with syndicated and client data to assist in analysis and media plan development
• Analyze demographic and behavioral data to identify desired target audiences for digital and offline media
• Evaluate a wide range of media vehicles and contribute strategies to effectively reach the target consumer
• Implement the management of daily tasks in support of defined media goals and work with cross-functional teams to develop proposals and evaluations for defined campaign objectives
• Develop and manage media documents including media schedules and financials necessary to keep the project/campaign on track, on schedule and within budget for the client
• Assist with analysis and strategic insights from monthly performance data.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of media planning and strategy experience, preferably in an agency setting
• Exposure across multiple consumer media types including digital, broadcast and other forms of media
• Working knowledge of industry-standard media research tools (e.g, MRI, Clear Decisions, AdIntel, Mediaocean, etc.)
• Experience working with government, automotive, manufacturing and related industries and in public-private partnerships a plus
• Strong mathematical abilities
• Willingness to contribute thinking and ideas that extend beyond media specific tasks
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Detail-oriented, organized and can handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Team player
• Curious, inquisitive mind

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and supporting benefits package
• 401K/Roth Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Fridays and Unlimited Vacation
• Purposeful and considerate in our hybrid approach
• Great company culture: Certified Best Places to Work 2022
• Company paid Life and LTD

Does this sound like you?

Please apply through our Careers Page. Once submitted, there is no need to call. While we thank you in advance for your interest, please know that due to our high volume, we will only reach out to those whose experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the position

9thWonder offers a casual, fun and rewarding environment, where every associate is valued. We appreciate all members of the team and thrive to craft a culture where the best idea is boss. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.