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Associate Media Planner

Irvington, NY

Planning - The Architects

We are a 1,000-piece puzzle. Each of us is essential, interconnected, and intentionally designed. Together we create something powerful: media that matters, growth that lasts, and a culture we are proud to build.

As part of our Planning team, the Architects, you help turn audience understanding and business clarity into intentional media strategies. Our planners connect research, analytics, creativity, and collaboration to build the strategic foundation that guides every media investment. Because media starts and ends with people, every recommendation begins with understanding the audiences we serve and the outcomes our clients value most.

As an Associate Media Planner, you'll build the skills, curiosity, and confidence to transform data into insight and insight into action. You'll contribute to thoughtful planning, support cross-functional collaboration, and help ensure every decision is made with intention.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Associate Media Planner, you'll support the development and execution of media plans while building a strong foundation in strategic thinking, analysis, and media planning. Working alongside experienced planners, you'll help ensure our recommendations are accurate, insightful, and aligned with client goals.

Media Planning & Stewardship

  • Gather, organize, and maintain station, vendor, and marketplace information to support media planning.

  • Collect pre-logs and monitor campaign clearances to ensure media placements run as intended.

  • Verify campaign data, ratings information, and audience metrics, including Nielsen data, to support accurate planning and reporting.

  • Build call projections that help clients and telemarketing partners plan effectively.

  • Research invoice discrepancies and partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues promptly.

Planning Operations

  • Maintain accurate information within agency systems and planning tools.

  • Prepare client, product, and campaign setup documentation, including telemarketing and web scripts.

  • Coordinate traffic instructions, creative requests, and campaign logistics to ensure campaigns launch successfully.

  • Support planners with competitive research, marketplace intelligence, and media recommendations.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare recurring campaign reports and planning documents that communicate performance clearly and concisely.

  • Identify trends, emerging insights, and opportunities for optimization.

  • Surface meaningful findings that help inform smarter decisions and continuous improvement.

  • Ensure work is delivered accurately, on time, and with exceptional attention to detail.

Learning & Growth

  • Develop expertise across media channels, planning principles, and agency tools.

  • Ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and actively strengthen your craft.

  • Collaborate across departments to understand how strategy, activation, analytics, and account management work together to deliver meaningful results.

  • Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and shared success.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience & Technical Expertise

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • Internship or exposure to advertising, marketing, communications, or media is preferred.

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with an aptitude for working with data.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly learn new platforms and technologies.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Capabilities

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving.

  • Clear written and verbal communication.

  • Organization and time management.

  • Collaboration across teams and disciplines.

  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

WHO YOU ARE

At Attention Arc, how you work is just as important as what you deliver. Our core competencies define the skills and behaviors that drive strong performance and meaningful impact.

Credibility

You approach every assignment with curiosity, accuracy, and sound judgment. You continually strengthen your craft, use data thoughtfully, and produce work your teammates and clients can trust.

Clarity

You communicate ideas simply and effectively, organizing information in ways that make complex concepts easy to understand and act upon.

Connection

You build strong relationships through collaboration, transparency, and empathy. You believe the best ideas come from working across teams and disciplines.

Care

You demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and integrity. You take ownership of your work while considering its impact on teammates, clients, and the business.

Culture & Character

You embrace feedback, take initiative, and contribute positively to the standards and culture of the agency. You embody our values of All In, No Sidelines, Move With Curiosity, and Truth With Heart in your everyday work.

Together, these behaviors define what it means to do great work here, building trust, driving impact, and creating a culture where people and ideas thrive.

WHO WE ARE

We're a media agency built for brands that value intention.

At Attention Arc, we combine deliberate media craft with technology designed to amplify it. We build trusted partnerships so every decision stays aligned with what matters most. Media doesn't fail because of technology. It fails when intention is missing.

That's why we exist.

To restore intention to media.

At 160 people across four offices in Phoenix, Durham, Irvington, and New York City, we occupy a deliberate sweet spot: big enough to handle major brands and complex business, nimble enough to move quickly, make smart decisions, and deliver measurable impact. No unnecessary layers. No slow-moving bureaucracy. Just experienced people, thoughtful strategy, fast execution, and technology built to help every decision become a better one.

Our culture is shaped by our values:

  • All In | We show up with intensity and ownership.

  • No Sidelines | We collaborate without ego or boundaries.

  • Move With Curiosity | We ask why, explore boldly, and learn fast.

  • Truth With Heart | We communicate with honesty and empathy.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At Attention Arc, we believe people do their best work when they feel they belong. Inclusion isn't just about representation. It's about creating an environment where people feel seen, supported, and comfortable showing up as themselves.

We value different lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking because they make our work stronger and our decisions smarter. We intentionally create space for every voice to shape our work, challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

We're committed to building an agency where everyone has a genuine seat at the table and is trusted to step in, take ownership, and make an impact. We foster collaboration, encourage curiosity, and invest in people's growth because we believe media starts and ends with people.

When people feel heard, respected, and empowered to contribute, we restore intention to the work we do and move forward together.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this role is $50,000 - $55,000. Compensation packages are based on the experience, skills, and expertise each candidate brings to the role.

We're committed to rewarding our people fairly and supporting their growth with intention. Our compensation philosophy is built around equity, market competitiveness, performance, and long-term career development. Growth at Attention Arc isn't tied to a calendar. It's driven by performance, progress, and potential. Through ongoing feedback, coaching, and new opportunities, we invest in helping you continue building your career.

We also know that great work starts with people who feel genuinely supported, both professionally and personally. Our benefits are designed with your health, wellbeing, family, and future in mind.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • Competitive Parental Leave

  • Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration

  • Mental health support

  • Annual agency contribution to your 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare FSA

  • Commuter benefits and corporate discounts

  • Carrot Fertility and family-building support

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Casual work environment, team events, and social gatherings

LOCATION

We operate on a hybrid work model designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Employees work from the office three days each week, Tuesday through Thursday, to strengthen relationships, collaborate across disciplines, and learn from one another.

Candidates must reside within commuting distance of one of our office locations:

  • Irvington, New York

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, Attention Arc is unable to sponsor or provide assistance with employment authorization or visa sponsorship.

 

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