Planner, Digital Media Strategy - AHM Santa Monica, CA - Hybrid

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 LeaveOur 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.Who You’ll Be Collaborating WithEvery 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 SummaryRPA is seeking a Digital Media Planner to join the Honda & Acura team. The Digital Media Planner will co-manage two Assistant Media Planners. The ideal candidate requires digital media experience (display, video, mobile, programmatic, social media, and content programs) and a solid understanding of the digital landscape. Experience with digital planning and buying tools such as Campaign Manager, Prisma, and comScore are a must. Occasional long hours and weekends may be required.What You’ll Be Working OnCampaign execution, optimizations, and reportingResearching and developing media recommendationsStewarding and reconciling client budgetTraining and supervising the Assistant Media PlannerInternal meetings to establish procedures, review new media, and receive input from account groupsWork closely with internal and external creative teams for any status updates, trafficking, specs, and creative needsCollaborate with multiple teams within the agency (i.e., strategy, RAI, AdOps, etc.) throughout the campaign planning, execution, and reporting processExternal meetings with clients to review media recommendations and campaign reportingHow You’ll Excel In Your RoleDigital media planning and buying background in automotive, entertainment or consumer packaged goods industry preferredPrevious experience planning/managing digital campaigns and knowledge of digital planning resources such as Campaign Manager, Innovid, comScore, and Prisma/MediaOceanPossess a sound understanding of and ability to teach general media conceptsBoth awareness (upper funnel) and retail (lower funnel) planning experience is desiredExcellent organizational, math & communication skills (MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency mandatory)Be detail-oriented, conscientious, creative and strategic with your thinkingDemonstrates the ability to own a project from beginning to end while maintaining a high quality of workAbility to manage numerous assignments and prioritize as well as collaborate with multiple teams (internally and externally)Ability to present in both formal and informal situationsExperience with syndicated research tools (Nielsen, Kantar, comScore etc.)Familiarity with digital 3rd party verification tools is preferred (DoubleVerify, IAS, Data + Math etc.)Knowledge of data onboarding and cross-screen measurement tools such as Live Ramp/Data+MathThe salary range for this opportunity is $67,000 - $70,000 for candidates who align closely with requirements and expectations.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.

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