Assistant Media Planner, Media Strategy - Southern California Edison

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 professionals with a smart sense of humor and a strong desire to grow and develop. 

Job Summary

This is an integrated media planning position and new hire will work on all media types including digital, television/video, radio/audio, print and out-of-home. This position requires a four-year college degree and strong organizational, communications and math skills. Candidates should be interested in media, a team player, detail-oriented with a high-level of accuracy and able to juggle multiple projects at once. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining media schedules, handling multiple monthly client reports, resolving billing discrepancies, analyzing research, negotiating media buys and assisting in developing media recommendations. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word required.

What You’ll Be Working On 

• Updating and maintaining media schedules
• Handling multiple monthly client reports
• Resolving billing discrepancies
• Analyzing research
• Negotiating media buys and assisting in developing media recommendations

How You’ll Excel In Your Role 

• A 'people first" mentality that meshes with our team and the agency.
• Collaboration within our team, the department and others at the agency is key
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Organized - Analytical skills - Ability to think strategically
• Ability to work on numerous assignments concurrently and able to shift gears on a moment's notice

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.

This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime compensation. 

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hr or $36,400 gross pay/year.