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Position available for Avalanche Media Group in Austin (required to work 3 days/week in the office)

The Media Intern will work with all departments in planning, buying and operations, and will work across all media types from Traditional to Digital. The ideal candidate would be a Junior or Senior in college (with a degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or related field) with a desire to work in Media (not creative). They must have a strong attention to detail, can multi-task efficiently under pressure, have a strong sense of urgency and adapt easily to shifting job tasks.

Location: - Austin

Apply: - jobs@avalanchemg.com

We’re looking for a media planner/strategist with 5-8 years of strategic media experience in BOTH Digital and Traditional media is required to maintain oversight for all assigned accounts, focusing primarily on the development, implementation, and stewardship of client media plans

Asher Media is growing and looking for several positions! We have National, Regional and Local clients. Experience in Retail, Restaurant, CPG, Education, Real Estate, Healthcare is a plus.

Job Description:

Ensure best practices for quality across the department and accounts
Participate in agency management, staff development and command a broad marketing knowledge with concentrated focus from the media perspective
Manage a group of accounts and team of professionals growing them into a superior group of planners
Analyze, select, recommend and implement small and large strategic media campaigns
Responsible for controlling and achieving due dates on all planning and buying projects
Possess ongoing knowledge of media innovations, changes and practices
Participate in new business efforts
Provide strong leadership direction and delegate accordingly
Oversee/prepare and present cohesive and intelligent media plans for multiple accounts
Oversee/prepare budget summary/flowchart maintenance for designated accounts
Oversee/prepare maintenance of records/periodic reports as required
Develop and Maintain Client/Agency and industry relationships
Anticipate Client needs; be proactive rather than reactive; identify potential problems and devise solutions
Provide a high energy level, bringing new ideas to the planning function

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide media insight beyond the data; ability to think strategically and explain rationale based on years of previous experience
Maintain familiarity with the history, present organization, and procedures of the client, as well as, with conditions in the industry
Take the initiative to develop well-informed strategic business building ideas and programs, and generate marketplace results for client
Oversee maintenance of budget control for client-approved plans during and after execution
Build effective, well-documented media plans
Strong presentation skills
Master the ability to solve most problems and strategic solutions
Know and keep up-to-date on all available market and consumer information necessary to the preparation of the most effective and efficient media planning
Is at all times alert to new media or new methods of using existing media as well as new methods of measurement, tracking and reporting
Strong ability to effectively discuss, present media plans/recommendations, to Client/Agency personnel
Keep management informed of account opportunities, issues and plan changes
Train and develop direct reports
Motivate team and encourage innovation and creativity throughout all projects by serving as a role model within the group
Help the team improve time management, prioritization, writing, and presentation skills
Work with clients directly
Responsible for supporting leadership within agency

Additional Requirements:

Digital AND Traditional experience required
Must have previously worked at an Ad Agency in Media Planning
An advanced knowledge of Accounting principles required
Immaculate attention to detail required
Passionate about finding unique but strategic solutions for clients
Skilled in working with small and large budgets
Excellent writing and presentation skills; able to “sell” recommendations/POVs
Ability to multi-task, managing multiple accounts
Be proficient with use of research tools:
- MRI, Scarborough, Ad Intel, Vivvix, SRDS, SQAD, Reach/Frequency Modeling, Market Analysis such as CDI/BDI, Nielsen, ComScore, Nielsen Audio and knowledge of Strata resource and usage
Organized, meets deadlines, communicates clearly

Location: - Dallas, TX

Apply: - jobs@ashermedia.com