Assistant Media Planner, Media Strategy - Honda Dealer Ad Assocation

We’re RPA: an independent advertising agency that puts People First. It’s a unique philosophy for a different kind of agency: where we aspire to create work that truly matters to people, for brands that respect and value people, with a team we empower and treat like people. And we do it all in the heart of sunny Santa Monica, California.  

Where You’ll Be Working

We’re RPA: an independent advertising agency that puts People First. It’s a unique philosophy for a different kind of agency: where we aspire to create work that truly matters to people, for brands that respect and value people, with a team we empower and treat like people. And we do it all in the heart of sunny Santa Monica, California.

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave

Our People First philosophy means creating a culture where people like you can thrive, do meaningful work, and — we hope — stick around for a while. In an industry known for high turnover, people at RPA seem to recognize the value of an environment that truly wants to support our Associates’ lives and career growth.

• Professional Development
• Employee Resource Groups
• Mentorship and Community
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Virtual Yoga and Meditation

Who You’ll Be Collaborating With

Every day, you’ll be teaming up with a diverse, enthusiastic, multi-disciplinary team of aces with a smart sense of humor.

WFWherever You Are

Our Priority is the safety and comfort of our people. So, we'll be working from our home offices, cabins, couches, and wherever else for the foreseeable future. We'll see you back at the office when things change:

This role will be based in Los Angeles once we're back in the office. Open to non-local candidates interested in future relocation.

What You’ll Be Helping Achieve

RPA is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join the Media Strategy Team to support our Honda Dealer Ad Association Team. The candidate will help develop, implement and optimize media campaigns for various Honda model launches. This position will work with multi-media platforms across broadcast, digital, out-of-home, radio and print. The Assistant Media Planner will work closely with the Media Planner and Supervisors on day-to-day account management and plan development. The candidate must be detail-oriented, excellent organization/multi-tasking skills, resourceful, great communication skills, thrive in a fast paced environment and be a team player. 

This is an entry level position and does not require a college degree.

Job Summary

RPA is on the search for an Assistant Media Planner to join the Honda Dealer Association Media Team. As an Assistant Media Planner, you will assist team with the development and maintenance of campaigns for multiple Honda Dealer Associations across the U.S. Primary responsibilities include implementation of campaign activity across a variety of media including local TV, local radio, digital, streaming video and audio, and out-of-home, compiling reporting for digital campaign analysis and optimization, and monitoring digital vendor payments. MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency are mandatory. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and communication skills. Previous exposure to the media planning process or media resources (such as DCM, Prisma/Media Ocean, eTelmar, Media Tools, Lumina) via coursework or internship is a plus. 

What You’ll Be Working On 

• Campaign execution and optimization 
• Digital campaign monitoring and reporting
• Vendor payment management
• Internal meetings with team and other agency departments to review procedures; vendor meetings 
• Maintain team status report

How You’ll Excel In Your Role 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
• Quick learner, able to connect the dots and see the big picture
• Organized, detail-orientated and efficient; able to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
• Personable and brings positive, respectful attitude to the workplace; a team player
• Proactive, inquisitive, takes initiative to problem solve, raises hand for additional tasks to help the team when the day-to-day is under control
• Foundational mathematical skills (calculating percentages, indices, etc.)
• Solid communication skills, both verbal & written

Pay

$20/hr - non negotiable - equivalent: $36,400 gross yr.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, at RPA we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law