Job Description: Media Planning Analyst

Role summary:

The Media Planning Analyst´s main responsibility will be to promote SPT’s linear programming by strategically scheduling on-air promos and secondary elements in the commercial breaks, driving viewers to watch our channels. The Analyst works closely with Traffic, Operations, On Air Creative, Post-Production and Media Planning Manager to build integrated campaigns to support premieres, ongoing programs, and special events.

Core Responsibilities:

• The Media Planning Analyst will strategically schedule PROMOS, SHORT FORMATS & SECONDARY ELEMENTS to promote our series and films on SONY, AXN and Sony Movies channel.

• For this role you must familiarize yourself with “GRIPIT” - optimization software - used to plan, update inventory, close logs and ensure that the priorities and GRP goals of each on-air campaign are being achieved.

• Monitor the reach and frequency goals of each campaign – Advance Reach and Frequency Report.

• Verify that all information for the placement of promos is correctly assigned, including but not limited to; start date, end date, length, feeds, promo type, etc.

• Provide reports from different media software’s.

• Review the promotional campaigns inventory and On-Air Creative deadlines to ensure they align with the requirements for supporting campaigns and special events.

• Maintain, monitor, and send promo house numbers from Promo Portal to Vision. Ensure that usage dates, changes, deliveries, and applicable feed information is correct.

• Provide input to Media Planning Manager regarding the development of needed promotional elements (i.e., spot lengths, tracks & campaign adjustments).

• Report any differences between planned and aired – Post Run Reconciliation.

• Responsible for setting up the appropriate rules for each promo available in GripIt!

• Update the inventory of promotions and interstitials on a weekly basis.

• Responsible to cover co-worker logs and planning in the event of absences or vacation.

Preferred Education:

• BA or BS degree in Communication, Administration, Marketing or related area;

Knowledge:

• Languages: Advanced / Fluent in English.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Media Planning, TV Broadcast or Advertising agencies

• Proficiency in Excel and other MS applications including Outlook.

• Knowledge of GripIt is a plus

Skills:

• Organizational skills: Detail oriented and good organizational and operational skills.

• Work under pressure: Ability to multi-task and work well under deadline-based pressures; must keep up with established routines, changing environments and strict deadlines.

• Communication skills, effective communication, assertiveness, active listening, empathetic.

• Team player: Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills.

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