Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year

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Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

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The role

The Assistant Media Planner assists in the development of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions and is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of approved media plans. The Assistant Media Planner also provides support to key team members in daily account management. Reports directly to the Media Supervisor.

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What you'll do

Account & Client Management

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of assigned accounts (billing issues, budget revisions, flowchart updating, competitive analysis, post-buy analysis, etc.). Maintains detailed and accurate records. Monitors media agreements and contracts with outside media vendors.
• Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact.
• Works closely with the Media Planner in the development and direction of media strategies and POV’s. Conducts media research, brainstorms, evaluates data, and develops points of view. Understands various media and their applications against client strategies and goals.
• Works to understand the client's business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.).
• Communicates effectively with Media Supervisor and Media Planners, keeping them abreast of day-to-day status and flagging and elevating any concerns.

Vendor & Media Evaluation

• Evaluates publications, websites, broadcast, outdoor locations, etc. for their relevance in accomplishing client’s strategic goals.
• Evaluates inventory against audience segments for a range of media vehicles (display, video, mobile, paid social, native) to determine which would most effectively reach the target audience.
• Studies demographic data/consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising.
• Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
• Maintains effective relationships with media vendors, ensuring Noble People is represented in a positive way.

Campaign Execution & Maintenance

• Assists Media Planner to ensure proper progression of media buys, such as timely issuance and receipt of client authorizations, delivery of paperwork to vendors, specs to creative agencies, delivery of creative assets to vendors, etc.  
• Responsible for the preparation of insertion orders and placement of advertising with media vehicles.
• Using multiple sources of external data, performs campaign analysis directly relevant to, and to assist in, optimizations, planning, and/or buying decisions.
• Implements, traffic, troubleshoots, and analyzes digital campaigns using a third party ad server.
• Monitors media for pacing, delivery, placement, and flight-date discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary.

Our Must Haves

• Aptitude for learning new skills is essential.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize with multiple projects, clients with different timelines and deliverables.
• Exceptional written, verbal communication skills required.
• Experience with or familiarity with using spreadsheets/Excel for organization and calculations.
• A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Some travel and after hours and work required.‍

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Diversity and inclusion

‍Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

‍We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

‍We take care of you

‍Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

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Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

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The role‍

The Senior Media Planner supports in the development of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions, is responsible for the oversight coordination and execution of approved media plans, media planners and assistant media planners. Reports directly to the Media Supervisor.

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Essential Functions

Account & Client Management

• Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact.
• Oversight for day-to-day maintenance of assigned accounts (billing issues, budget revisions, flowchart updating, competitive analyses, post-buy analyses, etc.). Maintains detailed and accurate records. Monitors media agreements and contracts with outside media vendors.
• Leads the development and direction of media strategies and POVs. Conducts media research, brainstorms, evaluates data, and develops points of view. Understands various media and their applications against client strategies and goals.
• Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.).
• Communicates effectively with Media Supervisor, keeping him/her abreast of day-to-day status and flagging and elevating any concerns for the media planning team.

Vendor & Media Evaluation

• Oversees communication with both internal (buying teams and specialists) and external resources (publications, websites, etc.), to gather and negotiate costs and plan details. Leads the evaluation process for media partners for their relevance in accomplishing client’s strategic goals.  
• Understand the target customer journey against audience segments for a range of media vehicles (display, video, mobile, paid social, native) to determine which would most effectively reach target audience at each journey phase (awareness, familiarity, consideration, purchase and loyalty).
• Studies demographic data/consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising.
• Checks calculations for campaign forecast/projected results, reach and frequency of potential media vehicles.
• Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
• Maintains effective relationships with media vendors, ensuring Noble People is represented in a positive way.

Campaign Execution & Maintenance

• Sets campaign timelines to ensure proper progression of media buys, such as timely issuance and receipt of client authorizations, delivery of paperwork to vendors, specs to creative agencies, delivery of creative assets to vendors, etc.  
• Responsible for the approval of insertion orders and placement of advertising with media vehicles.  
• Using multiple sources of external data, perform campaign analysis directly relevant to, and to assist in, optimizations, planning, and/or buying decisions.
• Oversees, traffics, troubleshoots, and analyzes digital campaigns using a third party ad server.
• Monitors media for pacing, delivery, placement, and flight-date discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary.
• Mentors and delegates to Planners and Assistant Media Planners on daily tasks in order to grow the Assistant’s knowledge base and expand individual management skills.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Media Planner in a creative media agency with hands-on digital planning experience including buying, implementation, analytics, and optimization.
• Experience managing and having a an Assistant Media Planner promoted preferred.
• Experience executing and managing buys directly through Facebook and Twitter preferred.
• Working knowledge of ad servers and Google Analytics required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize with multiple projects and clients with different timelines and deliverables.
• Exceptional written, verbal communication skills required.
• A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
• Demonstrated command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Some travel and after hours and work required.
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Diversity and inclusion

‍Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

‍We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

‍We take care of you

‍Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

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Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Ad Ops | New York, NY | Full Time | From $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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‍Who we are

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment. We value creativity, collaboration, and diversity. We believe in pushing boundaries, embracing new ideas, and challenging conventional thinking to create impactful and memorable campaigns. We encourage employees to think outside the box, take risks, and pursue excellence in their work.

We are seeking an outgoing, ambitious, and creative Associate Media Director to join our growing Media team in our New York City office.

The Associate Media Director is a senior-level role that will report directly to the Group Media Director. The primary responsibility of the Associate Media Director is to oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of media campaigns across various channels to meet our marketing and advertising goals.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Media Director and other team members to develop comprehensive media strategies aligned with our marketing objectives and target audience.
• Lead the media planning process, which involves researching and selecting media channels, negotiating media rates, and managing media budgets. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging media platforms to identify new opportunities for reaching the target audience effectively.
• Oversee the execution of media campaigns across various channels, such as TV, radio, print, digital, social media, and out-of-home. Ensure campaigns are launched efficiently, within budget, and in line with the established strategy.
• Manage a team of media planners and buyers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Delegate tasks effectively, review work quality, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to understand their business objectives, marketing goals, and target audience. Attend client meetings, presentations, and discussions to provide media expertise, address concerns, and present campaign results.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media vendors, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable rates and placements. Stay informed about industry changes, new advertising opportunities, and emerging media technologies.
• Utilize analytical tools and platforms to measure and analyze the effectiveness of media campaigns. Prepare comprehensive reports, highlighting key performance metrics, insights, and recommendations for future campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field. A masters degree is a plus
• At least 5 years experience in media planning, buying, and campaign management, preferably within an advertising or media agency
• In-depth knowledge of various media channels, including digital, social, traditional, and emerging platforms
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools to measure campaign performance and identify optimization opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate media strategies and campaign results to internal teams and clients
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable media rates and placements
• Familiarity with media research tools and industry trends
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for the media industry and staying up-to-date with industry trends
• Tolerance for ambiguity; creative problem-solving; a willingness to independently research and identify solutions when established approaches may not be known

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Diversity and inclusion

‍Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

‍We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective

‍We take care of you

‍Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

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Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

Media | Hybrid in New York, NY | Full Time | From $75,000 to $100,000 per year

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Who we are‍

We are Noble People. A modern creative media agency. We develop original, bold and provocative media ideas for some of the most exciting brands in the world.

Media ideas that aren’t media.
Media that isn’t freaking boring.
Brand ideas that people love.

We do communications strategy, media planning and buying, and reporting and optimization – but with a lens that respects creativity and without the bullshit that comes along with most media agencies. We are passionate. We have strong values based on integrity and honesty. We find smarter ways to make an impact. We strip out the nonsense and do away with the old rules. We take a modern, transparent, and innovative approach to media – again, always through a creative lens.

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The role

The Media Supervisor directs the media team’s day-to-day activities on specific client account(s), ensuring execution and quality of media activities that support effective, innovative, and strategic solutions. Supervises, trains and supports Media Planners and Assistant Media Planners, ensuring quality control and that timeliness are met for all work products. Reports into account AMD/MD, overseen by GMDs.

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Essential Functions

Responsibilities

• Team Development & Internal Communication
• Supervises, coaches and supports Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners in day-to-day activities developing and executing media plans
• Ensures deadlines are met and oversees quality control for all work products, ensuring all errors are caught and corrected.
• Trains and develops Media Planners and/or Assistant Media Planners; interviews and hires, mentors and trains, allocates work, audits work, and conducts performance reviews
• Provides media team with client perspectives, insights, goals and strategies
• Communicates effectively with supervising GMD and/or MD, keeping him/her abreast of project status and flagging and elevating concerns
• Sets a high bar for creativity, strategic rigor, and account management that inspires the team. Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results

Client & Account Management‍

• Manages day-to-day expectations and communications with client. Establishes a true partnership in client’s business by gaining and maintaining a deep understanding of business needs and issues faced. Maintains a vocal, visible role in all major internal and client meetings.
• Participates in developing long-term strategy plans that generate measurable results, with a focus on new and emerging media opportunities to help drive the clients’ and agency’s business. Ascertains client’s needs and key media challenges and recommends effective solutions.
• Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.), monitoring progress and accuracy of all communication plans, assignments and projects.
• Clearly identifies and communicates key media deliverables in terms of accountability and performance.
  

Media Strategy & Landscape Expertise

• Develops, writes, and assists the team in presenting media recommendations and POV’s.
• Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact; seeks ways to merchandise media team’s work to client.
• Cultivates excellent relations within the media sales community.
• Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes).
• Actively participates in new business pitches‍

‍Our Must-Haves

• At least 4 years experience as a Media Planner in a media agency. Experience managing other team members (ie. assistant media planners, or planners) required.
• Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients.
• Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients with confidence.
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationship with employees, vendors, clients, etc.
• Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations.
• Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with a working comprehension of strategy development and required media math.
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action.
• Skilled negotiator with a track record of open and fair negotiations.
• Strong attention to detail.
  

Some travel and after hours and work required.

Diversity and inclusion

Our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints, and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice.

Our commitment to equal opportunity

We are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

We take care of you

Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance. Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more.

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Noble People is a 100% vaccinated office. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide a record of full vaccination unless granted a lawfully recognized exemption.

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