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Freelance Media Planner

Empower Media
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 9/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2025

Freelance Media Planner


Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Media Planner to support a variety of clients and campaigns on a project basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, can jump in quickly, and deliver well-structured, strategic media plans that meet client objectives.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop media strategies and plans for assigned projects, including research, plan development, and measurement frameworks
  • Manage day-to-day planning tasks such as budgets, flowcharts, and timelines
  • Collaborate with buying/investment teams to ensure plans are accurately executed and delivered on time
  • Serve as a point of contact for client and internal team communications on assigned work
  • Use planning tools and data to develop informed recommendations and ensure best practices are applied
  • Monitor campaign pacing and performance with analytics teams, making adjustments as needed
  • Share knowledge and collaborate with team members to ensure consistent quality and efficiency


Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of media planning experience, preferably in an agency or multi-client environment
  • Experience working with retail clients or other high-volume, fast-turn industries is a plus
  • Proficiency in building and presenting media plans
  • Strong understanding of both traditional and digital channels, including programmatic display, CTV, OLV, YouTube, search, audio, OOH, radio, and print
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Clear communicator with strong collaboration skills
  • Able to hit the ground running and work independently with minimal supervision


Why This Could Be a Great Fit for You:

  • Flexible, project-based work that can be done remotely or in a hybrid setup
  • Opportunity to work on diverse accounts and channels
  • Collaborate with experienced teams and contribute to high-quality campaign execution without long-term commitments

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