Media Coordinator

ABOUT THE SHIPYARD

The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love.

By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.

Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

The agency has significant momentum and is on a roll with new business. Our team continues to expand across four cities (Columbus, Newport Beach, Sacramento, and San Diego) and we’re still growing. Come join our team!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Media Coordinator to join our San Diego team.

The Media Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day stewardship of media campaigns on key accounts. This person supports the Media Planning team in the planning, buying, campaign execution/optimizations, and budget management for traditional and digital media programs.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near San Diego, CA.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

CAMPAIGN PLANNING

Collaborate with Media Planner in the day-to-day media campaign management of key accounts.

Learn and use media planning and buying tools in the development of strategic media plans (ComScore, eMarketer, MRI, Global Web Index).

Assist in the preparation, development, and execution of media campaigns for key accounts.

Assist Media Planner in managing relationships with internal teams and media vendors.

Key abreast of media trends, tools, and opportunities in the media landscape.

CAMPAIGN EXECUTION

Ensure 100% accuracy within plans, budgets, and reconciliations.

Manage media authorizations, flowcharts, buying guidelines, campaign workbooks, and budget tracking, as well as any activities tied to ensuring successful media campaigns.

Monitor digital campaigns for ongoing pacing.

Help to traffic digital campaigns.

Generate insertion orders to reserve advertising space and update budgets within internal billing system.

Analyze digital campaigns to provide performance insights and optimization recommendations.

Responsible for billing and reporting of key accounts.

COMMUNICATION

Be comfortable providing thoughtful input and feedback in internal meetings.

Develop media points of view on media opportunities for internal teams and clients.

Maintain day-to-day agency/media vendor communications.

Document action items from meetings via conference reports.

COLLABORATION

Collaborate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure the buy-in and support of media campaigns.

Develop strong relationships with internal teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

0-2 years of work experience in a Media Coordinator or similar role in Advertising, Marketing, or related field

Knowledge of media planning/buying disciplines (primarily digital, but traditional media knowledge is helpful)

Ability to … Think creatively and analytically

Multi-task and prioritize assignments

Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment

Proactively problem solve

Work effectively and efficiently in Excel and PowerPoint

Learn process and systems quickly

Work comfortably with budgets and numbers

Experience with third-party ad serving platforms a plus

WHAT YOU’LL GET

The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience.

Open PTO

40 hours of paid sick time (annually)

Flexible work hours and remote work

Paid holidays vacation closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401k program with employer matching

6 weeks paid parental leave

Employee bonus referrals

Dog-friendly offices

Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)

… and lots more!

REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.