Assistant Media Planner

Award winning, full service Marketing and Advertising company located in Downtown Tampa is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join our innovative team. We are a group of kick ass entrepreneurial marketers who collectively gather to develop strategies that drive action. Our unique team is currently composed of over 60 individuals and growing.  PPK is a creative force that pushes the limits and takes risks, encouraging out of the box thinking and doing the unexpected. We’re not only creative, but we are doers who continuously motivate and inspire each other to accomplish a vision from start to finish. It’s our drive and ability to inspire and execute that has brought us the success and growth we are experiencing.   To succeed in this role, you should be a skilled communicator and decision-maker who can collaborate well with various teams. Knowledge of market research and a willingness to follow media trends are essential. They work in the rapidly evolving media discipline and are comfortable embracing change. The Assistant Media Planner helps deliver first class communications strategies that employ integrated contemporary thinking.RESPONSIBILITIES:Communication with media vendors to clear up invoice discrepancies and evaluate new media opportunities.Assist in research for the development of the media plan.Assist in development and execution of effective media plans in all media to support client campaigns and brands.Begin to seek and review and/or develop new and innovative media solutions.Work with other Media Planners to learn how to utilize Broadcast, Digital, and Out of Home teams as thought partners in building the overall strategyWork with Media Planners to learn how to work in an integrated way with other disciplines, including brand planning, creative, account service, etc.Assist with preparation of presentation recommendations internally and to clients.Work with the Media Planner(s) to be accountable for the media budget ensuring it is reconciled on a monthly basis. Allocate budgets and manage costs by confirming and tracking invoices.Keep Supervisor/Director informed of client workflow and market challenges.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum of 2 years experience in a related field.Extremely strong math skillsHighly proficient in Microsoft Office.Effective written/verbal communication skills.Accounting or finance backgroundBachelor’s Degree in related field preferredPass pre-employment drug screening and backgroundBENEFITS:Medical, Dental and Vision 401kPaid Time OffRelaxed work environment Growth and Advancement OpportunitiesHybrid work schedule*PPK does not hire nor discriminate based on race, sex, color of hair, skin art, cats or dogs, toilet paper over or under, pineapple on pizza, or whether you believe that Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. We welcome all ideas, individuals, characters and backgrounds. That’s what makes us a successful functioning team of creators, making a difference in our community.Salary Range: $36,000.00-$40,000.00