Join Our Talent Pool: Associate Media Director

Overview ISO a well-rounded media ace who is smart, quick, curious, and discerning. Who we are looking for: An experienced media specialist who is proficient in planning and buying online and offline. Has had the taste of agency life but wants to work in a smaller team environment to gain more autonomy and grow quickly. Is excited to work at a shop that has high-growth forecasts for the next year and wants to go there with us. Our clients range from tourism destinations to state-run departments of health to consumer-packaged goods, so the ability to change gears quickly is key. Most critically, has a great attitude and a sense of adventure. About the job You will work with, and report into, the Media Director to go above and beyond for our clients. You will immerse yourself in their businesses, operating in their best interest and with core media planning principles as your guiding light. You will be their go-to, preparing and leading client meetings and deliverables. You will present and share information and ideas with clarity, honesty, and conviction. You will be proactive and take the lead on campaign planning and execution, as well as accompanying deliverables and timelines. You will be passionate about every detail from start to finish. You will infuse all media plans with data and smart thinking, deliver ongoing analytics and campaign optimizations to ensure plans are successful. You will bring fresh perspective to the media team and push to elevate work product, while helping create and implement systems to grow and develop our department. You will be viewed as a co-leader of the media team, establishing yourself as a guide and a mentor. Qualifications Minimum of a BA/BS degree 4+ years prior advertising agency experience. Obsessed with detail and flawless execution of projects. Can take information and distill it into concise need-to-know facts. Able to manage multiple projects and work well under tight timelines. Problem-solver mindset. Proven history managing client relationships and leading successful campaigns. Enthusiastic, imaginative, approachable, outgoing, open to new ideas, and diplomatic. Great team player AND self-driven. Skills That Are a Plus Experience with travel/tourism, government, and/or public education campaigns. Knowledge of New Mexico, Texas, and California markets. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint About Idea Peddler What’s it like to work at Idea Peddler? We’re the rehab for big agency life. If you love doing smart and thoughtful work, but hate the big agency B.S., Idea Peddler might be the place for you. With appreciative and purpose-driven clients, a caring and transparent team culture, and true work-life balance, Idea Peddler is a place where you can thrive based on your own drive; a true meritocracy. In addition to having the chops to concept and execute campaigns flawlessly, curiosity, adventure, and a damn good attitude will carry you far here. We are a team of self-starters who hold dear our core values of adventure, accountability, discernment, motivation and no B.S. As part of our team, you will be rewarded for hard work and have immediate access to a robust benefits package that includes health, vision and dental benefits; 401k matching; generous paid time off; tech kit; health club stipend; cell phone credit; catered weekly meal; recurring educational opportunities and more! Idea Peddler, founded in 2011, is a full-service agency operating on a hybrid work model that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service. We create bespoke campaigns that deliver on clients’ unique goals and follow through with exceptional execution. In uncertain times, ideas win. Ideas that inspire. Ideas that shift behavior. And ideas that create growth. Idea Peddler holds true to the promise of doing good work for nice people. Idea Peddler is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nimaroh Creative (Acquired by Idea Peddler)