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Specialist-Paid Media

Lyndhurst, NJ · On-site

$42K - $60K/yr

This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is passionate about digital marketing, eager to learn, and excited to make an impact by supporting the planning and execution of paid media initiatives ...

Applicants should have some experience working with paid media campaigns in Google, Facebook or ... planning/organization, and ad copywriting. Perform competitive analysis, research keywords, and ...

This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive and eager to learn ... Maintain content calendars and support campaign planning tied to seasonal moments, tentpole events ...

... planning and executing social media and influencer marketing activities for Wray Ward and its clients. This entry-level position will offer experience in social media content creation and community ...

... planning and executing social media and influencer marketing activities for Wray Ward and its clients. This entry-level position will offer experience in social media content creation and community ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level media planner in the United States is $65,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Media Planner, you need a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with media planning tools such as Nielsen, comScore, Google Analytics, or media buying platforms is advantageous. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment help you excel in this role. These skills ensure you can craft and execute efficient media strategies that meet client objectives and support effective teamwork.

What is an Entry Level Media Planner job?

An Entry Level Media Planner assists in developing and executing advertising and media strategies for clients. They research target audiences, analyze media channels, and collaborate with teams to ensure effective ad placements within budget. Responsibilities often include monitoring campaign performance, negotiating media buys, and preparing reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant media planning tools. It's a great starting point for a career in advertising and marketing.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an Entry Level Media Planner?

As an Entry Level Media Planner, your day often involves assisting in the development of media campaigns by researching target audiences, analyzing data, and collaborating with senior planners or account teams. You may prepare reports, evaluate advertising channels, monitor campaign performance, and ensure campaigns remain on schedule and within budget. Regular meetings with internal teams or media vendors are common, as is the need to stay current with industry trends and new media opportunities. This hands-on experience builds a solid foundation for a media planning career and helps you understand how your work supports the overall marketing strategy.

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Biddable Media Specialist - Arby's and Baskin Robbins

Biddable Media Specialist - Arby's and Baskin Robbins

Inspire Brands

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Inspire Brands rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 103 rated fast food restaurants


Job description

Partner with and support the Biddable Media Team and the collective Media Strategy & Planning team in the activation of Programmatic, Search, and Social Media campaigns for the Inspire Brands portfolio.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete Channel Certification

  • Billing/actualizations/Media Authorization Forms (MAF)

  • Updating MAFs throughout the year

  • Filling out actualizationportionof planning documents for all channels

  • Updating invoice tracker monthly (Inclusive of Attaching invoices in Smartsheet's) & PO Numbers

  • Responsible for data validation for internal measurement tools such as Media Optimization, Reporting, MEF, etc.

  • Working with Associate Managers on Dashboard and media hygiene checks

  • Support Associate Managers with Pacing tasks

  • Screenshot decks (on applicable brands) or input mock links into SS for IMC & MS&P visibility

  • Owning creative specifications on messaging grid for planning and execution

  • Transfer Messaging Grids to Traffic Sheets for all channels on a brand

  • Ownership of campaign execution documents while ensuring specific inputs are complete andaccurate.Responsible for sharing the document with external parties and making sure it is saved and organized.

  • Supporting Sr. Managers in ensuring JBPs are updated with forecasts and pacing throughout the month and quarter. Ensuring that added value trackers are also consistently updated.

  • Own updating the Weekly newsletter with industry trends

  • Assistin campaign builds/creative swaps, inclusive of owning taxonomy sheets

  • Ensure App reporting is up to date and inclusive of most recent data

  • Confirmbrand lift study inputs are received and properly launched.

  • Having action items and communication withDemandGeneration team because of reporting insights to ensure Media is being continuously optimized.

  • Send through Weekly Biddable Highlights to brand and other Demand Gen teams.

  • Monitor and flag Double Verify incidents to ensure brand safety and suitability are up to standard

  • Specific channel requests:

  • AdthenaReporting- Search

  • DoubleverifySite lists- Prog


Requirements:
4 Year Degree Preferred

Entry Level Experience with Biddable Media


Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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About Inspire Brands

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Inspire Brands Inc., located in Atlanta, GA, United States, operates in the foodservice industry as a multi-brand restaurant company, making it among the biggest restaurant companies globally. Their portfolio includes well-known restaurant brands such as Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, and Jimmy John's, reflecting their commitment to innovation and quality. Founded in 2018 as a result of a consolidation of various restaurant brands under one corporate umbrella, Inspire Brands was formed with a vision to invigorate excellent brands and supercharge their long-term growth.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

2018