RPA is seeking an energetic, proactive, quick-thinking Assistant Media Planner to join the Acura Strategy team. The candidate will work closely with the Media Planner on the day-to-day account management, plan development and implementation of media campaigns for various Acura model launches. This position will work on cross-channel strategy across TV & streaming, digital, out-of-home, and print.

What You’ll Be Working On 

• Assist team in formulating and compiling media recommendations (i.e., strategic recommendations, campaign briefs, and tactical recommendations)
• Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting (i.e., flowcharts, budget inputs, competitive deep dives, Media Tools inputs, campaign buy details, etc.)
• Assist the Media Planner on campaign execution, management, and reporting
• Compile data from syndicated research runs, analyze and extract insights to inform strategy
• Train and manage work for Interns

How You’ll Excel In Your Role 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Comfortable with numbers/general math 
• Ability to interpret research and analyze data
• Compile data from syndicated research runs, analyze and extract insights to inform strategy
• Ability to think strategically and work on numerous assignments concurrently
• Strong Oral/Written Communication: Is clear and concise in all communications
• Takes the initiative in communicating progress of projects with managers on a regular basis without prompting
•  Accurate/Detailed Oriented: Takes diligent notes in all situations; Triple checks work and formatted to ensure it’s in a presentable manner
• Relationship Builder/Team Player: Develops collaborative relationships with internal/external teams and media vendors
• Adaptable: Can take constructive criticism and demonstrate progress; Stays calm in high-pressure situations
• Proactive/Solutions Oriented: Comes to the table with potential solutions for task/issues and knows when to escalate urgent issues; raises hand for additional tasks when the day to day is under control
• Eagerness to Learn: Has a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn more about the media landscape, marketplace, and client’s business

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime compensation. 

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour which is the equivalent of $36,400 gross pay a year.

Pay for this role is not negotiable.