[Remote] Media Assistant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampersand is a full-service, purpose-based branding agency located in Austin, Texas. They are seeking a Media Assistant to support the media team by pulling and analyzing data, assisting with campaign setup, and managing social media tools to ensure smooth media operations.

Responsibilities

• Pull, organize, and review performance data to support client and internal reporting needs
• Identify performance trends and contribute insights for optimization
• Create clear and compelling client-facing media reports and decks
• Assist in setting up and tracking social campaigns across platforms
• Work within platform backends and understand the fundamentals of setting up, monitoring, and maintaining campaigns across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, Criteo, and CTV
• Ensure campaign setup aligns with strategy and media plans
• Use tools such as Sprout Social for scheduling, social listening, and basic analytics
• Conduct community moderation to ensure timely and appropriate responses
• Willing to learn and assist with reporting and analysis tools such as Triple Whale, Prescient, and media creative analysis platforms
• Help the team research new opportunities and emerging media trends
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute proactive campaign ideas
• Maintain accurate campaign documentation, performance logs, and internal notes
• Track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables to keep projects moving efficiently
• Update and maintain internal media reports to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Accurately track time on an ongoing basis across assigned clients and tasks
• Assist in client budget management, pacing, and monthly reconciliation across platforms

Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in digital or social media preferred (agency experience a plus)
• Hands-on experience setting up or managing paid social campaigns is strongly preferred
• Comfortable navigating the backend of major social ad platforms
• Experience with Facebook/Instagram Ads Manager required
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas)
• Proficient in PowerPoint for building media decks and reports
• Ability to interpret performance data, starting with basic metrics and progressing toward identifying trends and connections across platforms
• Strong communicator who feels confident discussing media performance
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Curious, eager to learn, and adaptable to the fast-changing digital landscape
• Experience with Google Ads, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, Criteo, AppLovin
• Sprout Social experience is a plus

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health & Dental Coverage
• 401(k)

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