Media Assistant

Explore Communications is a media planning and buying agency that has been in business and thriving for 29 years. We are leaders in our industry and are passionate experts who love what we do. We are known for being creative, innovative and completely different from other media agencies. Our clients often tell us they didn’t realize what they were not getting from their last agency when they start working with us. The nature of our business requires a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, but we strive for a work/life balance. Our culture prioritizes working hard and having fun at the same time. We also have a mission of helping our community.

This is a full-time, hybrid position to be filled as soon as we find the perfect candidate. We are looking for a long-term team player who is enthusiastic about starting their career in Media. Top candidates will have the following traits and abilities:

Interested in advertising and paid media planning and buyingThorough research skillsCreative thinkerAbility to work with multiple planner-buyers on a variety of clients with tight deadlinesVery strong Microsoft Office skillsExtreme attention to detailComfortable working alone one day and juggling projects with six people the nextPositive attitude, especially when under pressureIn-charge presence while still being a collaboratorDesire to help shape the company and grow with usOpen communication style, comfortable with a totally transparent cultureExcellent interpersonal and social skillsExperience with media buying software is a plus (we use Strata/Freewheel)

Paid Media Assistant Core Responsibilities:

Manage weekly and monthly digital reporting and analysisCreate and manage Spec and Deadline sheets for each campaign and clientTraffic creative assets from creative partners to vendorsCompile and create campaign Proof-of-Performance decksResearch projects as needed

Salary/Benefits for Full Time Position:

Salary range: $45,000 - $52,000Hybrid work schedule (two days in-office, three days at home)Bonus week for whole staff – office closed between Christmas and New Year’sSummer Fridays (shortened workday) between Memorial Day and Labor DayPaid time off for vacation, personal and sick timeThree bonus paid days off as “Explore Wellness Holidays”, in addition to standard National Holiday and given PTOHealth and Dental insurance offeredShort- and Long-Term Disability coverage401k Plan with employer contribution match529 College Savings plans with employer contribution match

All resumes and cover letters can be sent to Sarah Chapin ([email protected]) and Mindy Gantner ([email protected])