Digital Media Strategist [Remote]

The Digital Media Strategist is a part of the Media Strategy team servicing Nexstar's strategic accounts, involved in all phases of the digital campaign lifecycle but with a focus on presales media strategy and planning. The Media Strategist will lead/assist in all aspects of client communication, campaign oversight, and account growth, including on-boarding, strategy, planning, proposals, organization, analysis, and new opportunities. This individual will be responsible for coordination between internal and external teams for successful advertising campaign execution across all digital channels, including programmatic, social, and SEM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement high level media strategies and tactics, innovative ideas, and solutions for impactful digital media campaigns during the presale process

• Partner closely with Nexstar sales teams and advertisers to produce best-in-class digital media solutions

• Communicate media plan strategy and how it effectively meets client goals through persuasive pitch materials and client presentations

• Establish tangible KPIs for each plan, considering historical information, client goals and objectives

• Own the creation and management of media plans and budgets throughout the presales process

• Manage pricing and profit margin while balancing effective media planning and client needs

• Conduct and lead internal and external meetings with the Sales teams as well as advertising clients through creation and distribution of pre-call/meeting agendas and action-oriented recaps

• Expertly speak to all digital product capabilities and proactively stay abreast of industry trends and developments to apply to day-to-day planning

• Effectively manage communication with media partners on an account/campaign level, with strong collaboration in developing media solutions that will achieve client goals

• Work with client success managers and activation teams on optimization recommendations, best practices and reporting needs providing clear insights to clients

• Own organization of assigned Asana tiles, SharePoint files, media plans, and all communication from the client and markets

• Lead the initiative in thought leadership via POVs related to industry trends specific to vendors/technology/competitive

Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,000

Other benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Paid Parental Leave, and Vacation.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in digital advertising and media planning

• Previous experience in digital media planning required, including strong media math skills and Excel proficiency

• Knowledge of programmatic, social and SEM advertising and the media landscape in general

• Ability to multi-task with ease in a fast-paced environment and remain accountable to deadlines without exceptions

• Extreme attention to detail, organizational skills, and strong sense of urgency

• Fluency in DSPs, Google Ads, and social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest, and ability to use each channel to maximize client returns

• Experience in lead generation/CPA and reporting on ROAS a plus

• Strong client service skills

• Ability to analyze and present data effectively and efficiently

• Persuasive oral and written communication

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team and independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

• This is a Hybrid role with four (4) days in office and one (1) day remote per week.

• The ideal candidate will be located in New York, NY; Chicago, IL.; or Irving, TX.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).

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