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Full-Time Media Buyer /Planner

Creative Circle

Franklin Park, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
90k-187k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our agency client is looking for an experienced Full-Time Media Buyer / Planner to join their team. This role is hybrid, onsite with the client 2-3 days a week at their offices in Franklin Park, IL. The position involves managing local or field marketing media, including traditional and digital channels, for brands with a national presence, particularly in franchisee or co-op contexts. The role offers a salary of $90-95K depending on experience and requires about 10-20% travel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing media strategy and executing local solutions for franchisee restaurant clients
  • Planning all paid and organic media while setting KPI's to track spend and ROI
  • Successfully managing timelines, client guidelines, and ensuring KPI's are met
  • Managing campaign reporting, and cultivating relationships with franchisees and co-ops
  • Becoming an expert in the assigned local market area, and utilizing market strengths to the client's best advantage

Requirements

  • Experience managing media spends for brands with a national presence in smaller markets
  • Co-op media spend/ franchisee or co-ops experience with restaurant clients
  • Ability to be client-facing; presenting media strategy
  • Experience with media buying tools for tracking and KPIs

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with local or co-op media spend for franchisee or co-ops
  • Experience managing media in the restaurant industry
  • Knowledge of local digital and social media integration

Qualifications

  • Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Ability to work physically in the United States
  • Experience in media planning and buying, particularly in franchise or co-op environments

Benefits & Perks

  • Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan
  • Dental, vision, and term life insurance
  • Discount prescription program
  • Critical illness and accident coverage
  • Tele-behavioral health services
  • 401(k) plan
  • Sick leave (where applicable by law)
  • Minimum Value PPO medical plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid holiday eligibility

Working at Creative Circle

The position requires working closely with a collaborative team environment, emphasizing client relationships, strategic market expertise, and managing proprietary information with confidentiality.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 14, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary90k-187k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Creative Circle

Website

creativecircle.com

Location

Franklin Park, IL

Industry

Employment Placement Agencies

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