Assistant Media Strategist

Department: Media & Publishing
Reports to: Media Strategy Supervisor; Associate Media Strategy Director
Location: MST or PST working hours (AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NM, NC, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, DC)

About the Role

Under the guidance of Media Management, this position is responsible for providing detailed assistance in the development and execution of strategic and audience-driven paid media plans across all media and publishing platforms. The Assistant Media Strategist will interact with the media department, internal integrated team, clients, and media partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in paid media plan development, ensuring plans deliver against the client KPI and overall audience channel strategy.
• Help with all types of paid media, including digital, social, and traditional, gaining advanced knowledge in all areas.
• Assist with monitoring both traditional and digital campaigns, helping to optimize where necessary to meet client KPIs.
• Attend client meetings if needed, including supporting status agendas and follow-up correspondence.
• Help with reviewing and evaluating media proposals submitted and in developing POVs as needed.
• Assist with media negotiations and budget stewardship of plan/flowcharts from concept to final invoice reconciliation.
• Secure and manage added value as part of plan negotiations to achieve client objectives, as well as providing appropriate recaps as needed.
• Generate insertion orders for approved media plans.
• Depending on client, assist with various media platforms such as Facebook/Instagram, ad platforms, and traditional media buying programs.
• Update media flowcharts, budget & invoice reconciliations, and plans as necessary.
• Assist in sending and tracking media authorizations and contracts, including proper documentation of all approvals, signed paperwork, and revised documents.
• Help with development of creative grids with proper media specifications for account and creative teams.
• Depending on client, contribute to reporting, optimization, and analysis/ROI of client plans.
• Depending on client needs, help facilitate competitive market/media analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for both internal and client teams.
• Report to and collaborate with Media Strategy Supervisor or as assigned as media support on client business.
• Depending on the client assignment(s), role may specialize in broadcast, programmatic, or other specialized areas within the organization.
• Understand and abide by the agency’s business practices, core values, philosophies, and branded process, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Depending on client, office location, or business needs, some travel may be required.
• Obtain various certifications including The TradeDesk, Meta, and Google within the first year of employment and complete R&R’s internal training program within the first year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising or related field or equivalent experience.
• Internship or other experience in marketing field preferred.
• Strong oral, written, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Excel and other Microsoft programs.
• Self-starter who is detail-oriented, organized, and can multi-task across assignments.
• Establish and build positive and respectful relationships with internal teams, clients, and media partners.
• Work to become educated on industry trends and market conditions, and look for opportunities within the marketplace, bringing forward proactive ideas and solutions that align with the client’s business goals.
• Develop understanding of assigned client business verticals, objectives, and strategies.
• Maintain accurate daily time sheets.
• Maintain a business-appropriate appearance and demeanor with clients and in other professional environments.
• Conscientious and self-motivated.
• Willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Team player whose qualities and motivations align with our agency’s core values: fearless, integrity, advocacy, impact, ingenuity, and foresight.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Generous time-off policy.
• Mobile stipend.
• 401k with company match.
• Community involvement with time and financial matching.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Learning and development opportunities.

About R&R Partners

At R&R Partners, we don’t just solve problems—we redefine them. As a fiercely independent, full-service agency with over five decades of experience, we partner with the boldest minds and most innovative creators to tackle challenges others won’t dare touch. Our hybrid workforce spans 20+ states and Mexico City, blending diverse disciplines like government affairs, creative, media, and crisis consulting to deliver groundbreaking solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands.