Media Strategist

About the role

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of directors for assigned clients, contributing to full-funnel marketing campaigns
• Draft and manage RFPs for media vendors, compile responses, evaluate proposals, and make informed recommendations to clients and internal teams
• Aid in managing client relationships through regular communication, status updates, and addressing day-to-day questions and concerns
• Help develop quarterly and annual media plans informed by consumer insights and research
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated campaign delivery
• Utilize Elevate's proprietary tool EPIC along with third party tools such as MRI Simmons, SEMrush, and Nielsen to gather insights and optimize campaigns
• Learn and apply basic measurement methodologies to assess campaign performance and recommend optimizations
• Identify potential client issues proactively and escalate appropriately with proposed solutions
• Stay current on industry trends, platform updates, and competitive landscapes to inform strategy recommendations
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to develop innovative approaches for client challenges
• Support budget tracking, campaign pacing, and performance reporting
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while developing specialized expertise in key channels

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in media planning, buying, or related digital marketing roles
• Experience working at media agencies, publishers, or ad tech vendors preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital channels
• Familiarity with media research tools and consumer insights platforms
• Solid understanding of campaign performance metrics and optimization techniques
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and grow professionally
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more. 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements. 14 Paid Holidays. Unlimited PTO. Paid Parental Leave.