Assistant Planner, Media Strategy - Honda Motors America

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.

Job Summary

RPA is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to join the Honda National Media Planning 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. This role is remote but ideal candidates would be based out of Los Angeles, County or SoCal or are willing to relocate to Los Angeles at some point in the future.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Assist team in formulating and compiling media recommendations 
• Assist Planner on campaign execution, management, and reporting
• Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting (e.g. flowcharts, competitive, etc)
• Train and manage work for Interns
• Compiling and reviewing syndicated research runs, completing on-going reports, etc. 

How You’ll Excel In Your Role

• Detailed Oriented. Excellent Organization/Multi-Tasking skills 
• Excellent computer skills – Excel and PowerPoint are a MUST.
• Experience with syndicated media research (Nielsen, Arbitron, MRI, etc) beneficial. 
• Comfortable with numbers/general math
• Ability to interpret research and analyze data
• Ability to think strategically and work on numerous assignments concurrently
• Able to shift gears on a moment’s notice 

Pay and Compensation

$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.