Our client is looking to hire a Media Strategist that will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing media campaigns that help clients effectively reach their target audiences. As a client-facing role, effective and proactive communication and working with a sense of urgency are required skills to succeed in this role.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• As the day-to-day lead for clients, provide effective, proactive communication to clients, giving them confidence in your work and campaign performance
• Work with internal teams to ensure all pieces and parts of the campaigns are accurate, up to date, and running smoothly
• Research market trends, audience behaviors, and competitor strategies to identify opportunities
• Develop comprehensive media plans that outline where, when, and how to reach the target audience that clearly and effectively communicate the campaign parameters
• Facilitate the communication with vendors and negotiate with media outlets to secure advertising in both the traditional (TV, Radio, Print, OOH) and digital (social, display, search) spaces
• Utilizing client data and industry research, craft the right message and select the best channels to deliver a successful campaign
• Present media plans to clients and provide effective rationale for campaign recommendations
• Coordinate and oversee the development and launch of campaigns
• Effectively manage campaign budgets and ensure spending is aligned with the plan
• Build comprehensive monthly and wrap reports to showcase the results of the campaign effectively and provide deep insight into what is working and where there is room for improvement.
• Stay up to date on emerging trends

Required Skills:

• 5+ years in the media industry
• Effective speaking and presentation skills
• Up to date knowledge of traditional and digital media platforms best practices and trends
• Advanced skills in analytics and media data reporting
• 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

About HDJ & Associates, Inc.

HDJ + Associates is consistently named one of the top recruiting firms in the Pittsburgh area. We are a professional employment and search solutions company focused on recruiting the best possible talent available in today’s demanding market place. Our clients often tell us that finding the right candidates to join their company is one of the most difficult tasks on their already overburdened task list. Likewise, our candidates often tell us that finding the right position in today’s crowded market place is frustrating and overwhelming. Let HDJ + Associates take the pressure out of the recruiting process for both candidates and employers. We will hit the employment bullseye each time streamlining the recruiting process to success.

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