Media Analyst

Tombras is a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, connecting data and creativity for business results. The agency has been recognized by AdAge, AdWeek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes, and Fortune, and was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the Year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

About the role

This Media Analyst role is an entry-level position designed to launch your career in advertising. You’ll support the creation, management, and stewardship of client media plans and investments while collaborating with a cross-functional team. Through hands-on experience and mentorship, you’ll develop skills in media planning, budget management, and campaign analysis, setting the stage for long-term professional growth.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Responsibilities

• Plan Development:
  • Assist in developing media strategies by gathering competitive data, conducting industry research, and generating audience insights
  • Contribute to strategy presentations, aiding in narrative and strategy development
• Campaign Stewardship:
  • Create Buy Authorizations and maintain the Insertion Order tracker to monitor over/under delivery
  • Develop and maintain flowcharts, manage media budgets, and track optimizations
  • Support campaign performance reporting, identifying trends and crafting actionable insights
  • Produce competitive reporting and analysis to keep the team informed of competitor brand investments and messaging
  • Maintain communication with channel teams to ensure campaigns are live and running properly
• Career Advancement:
  • Learn and utilize all research and planning tools, pulling information for the team as needed
  • Stay current on industry trends, sharing insights and implementing new strategies into daily work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or Marketing
• 0-1 years of experience
• Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn and adapt daily
• Team Player: Willingness to support the team and contribute in any capacity
• Communication Skills: Strong listening, note-taking, and professional written/verbal communication

Benefits

• Family-oriented, dog-friendly offices
• Flexible PTO
• Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
• Medical insurance (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
• Employer-paid Dental & Vision
• 401(k) participation
• Promotion-from-within culture with opportunities for varied and rapid career development