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Senior Media Planner

The Mx Group

Burr Ridge, IL
Full Time
Senior
75k-90k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

A Senior Media Planner at MX plays a pivotal role in planning, executing, and optimizing media campaigns within a leading B2B marketing agency. The role involves working closely with media, creative, and external partners to ensure effective delivery of advertising initiatives across various platforms, contributing to the agency's growth and success in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a lead participant in all phases of media plan development.
  • Build Master Plan Workbooks (MPWs) including flowcharts, audiences, worksheets, and summaries.
  • Coordinate vendor RFPs and integrate them into the media plan and MPWs.
  • Develop media plan run sheets detailing each media placement.
  • Work with Account Management and Creative teams to communicate material needs and serve as intermediary with vendors.
  • Assist with metrics reporting and develop templates and processes for streamlined reporting.
  • Handle unexpected challenges effectively.
  • Track media spend, manage invoices, and assist with budget reports.
  • Maintain the master media budget tracker for internal reporting and projections.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in media planning, buying, or coordination, with at least 2+ years in an advertising agency or marketing department.
  • Experience with digital marketing platforms including Google Ads, Bing, LinkedIn, Meta, and StackAdapt.
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday, Workamajig, Asana, or Trello.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with programmatic platforms.
  • Experience with media campaign measurement and analytics.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 plus bonus potential.
  • Generous vacation time.
  • Group medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Disability and life insurance plans.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Gym membership reimbursement.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Hybrid work model.

Working at The Mx Group

MX is a fast-growing, award-winning B2B marketing agency recognized for its strong company culture and commitment to diversity. The company values collaboration, success, and employee support, fostering an environment where team members celebrate wins, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and are dedicated to producing award-winning work together. MX emphasizes a culture of inclusivity, recognition, and continuous growth, with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 18, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary75k-90k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About The Mx Group

Website

themxgroup.com

Company Size

51-100 employees

Location

Burr Ridge, IL

Industry

Security Systems Services

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