Media Coordinator

Media Coordinator – Red House Communications

Job Description:

At Red House, the Media Coordinator is responsible for supporting the activation of media campaigns that help clients effectively reach their target audiences. The position is part of the Media Operations team and assists the Associate Director of Media Operations with all aspects of the department. This position requires a thorough understanding of the current media landscape including traditional and digital platforms. Organization, proactiveness, and sense of urgency are key skills for success in this role. This is an in-office role in the South Side (Pittsburgh) with potential to work from home on Fridays.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

·     Work with internal teams and assist Associate Director of Media Operations to ensure all pieces

and parts of the campaigns are accurate, up to date, and running smoothly

·     Work with internal team to gather contracts and ensure on time activation of campaigns

·     Assist with creation of Insertion Orders and required vendor forms

·     Work with accounting department to work through invoice discrepancies and ensure that they are

accurate

·     Gather materials needed for monthly reporting process

·     Assist with asset gathering and distribution to vendors

·     Research potential vendor partnerships and maintain decks for the media team’s reference

·     Assist media team as needed on an ad hoc basis

Secondary Responsibilities:

·     Coordinate and assist the development and launch of campaigns

·     Assist in effective management of campaign budgets and ensure spend is aligned with the plan

·     Stay up to date on emerging trends and digital platforms including certifications in platforms

·     Assist with research for media plans

·     Other tasks as assigned by Associate Director of Media Operations

Required Skills:

·     1-2 years in the media industry

·     Effective speaking and communication skills

·     Up to date knowledge of traditional and digital media platforms best practices and trends

·     Proactive, sense of urgency mindset

Ideal Candidate:

·     Innovative thinker who embraces challenges

·     Self-motived, positive attitude and strong communication skills

·     Exceptionally organized

·     Strategic mindset

·     Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments

·     Brings new ideas to the table and doesn’t shy away from a challenge