Media Planner

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Creative Circle
Irvine, CA, United States (Remote)
40.00 - 46.00 USD / Hour
  • Resource
  • FullTime
  • Applications have closed

Our well-known pharma client is seeking a Media Planner to join their team in a temp to potential perm scenario. This is 40 hours,/week andideally hybrid being local to Irvine, CA/Chicago or Northern New Jersey. (with the FT potential) In Order To Be Considered Media Planner Must Have

  • Media/omnichannel plan development
  • Ability to synthesize research and insights into actions
  • Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting, working with multiple stakeholders This Media Planner is responsible for researching and developing campaign strategy, researching media and audience information, identifying target audiences, selecting optimal media channels, and guiding plan execution in alignment with client objectives and budgets. This role is a central integrator for research tools, vendor management, RFP processes, and media channel strategy, and supports managing the Associate Media Planner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the research and development of media plans, including audience insights, media mix strategy, and channel selection (digital, print, programmatic, social, etc.)
  • Lead the RFP process identifying, sourcing, and managing relationships with vendors and partners, reviewing proposals, and negotiating media rates in collaboration with senior team members
  • Act as the primary owner of vendor relationships throughout the campaign lifecycle
  • Brief internal account teams and collaborate closely with the Associate Media Planner
  • Develop and present strategic media recommendations to clients
  • Leverage market research, competitive analysis, and performance data to optimize plans
  • Collaborate with the social media team to integrate social strategies with broader media plans
  • In partnership with the analytics manager, interpret data and provide strategic insights, particularly in digital and social media metrics
  • Support campaign monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Manage, mentor and provide guidance to the Associate Media Planner

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of experience in media planning or buying
  • In-depth knowledge of programmatic, digital, and social media channels
  • Management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Some experience with social media management tools and programmatic advertising platforms.
  • Familiarity with Campaign Manager 360
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical advertising regulations and industry standards.
  • Familiarity with industry research vendors and tools such as M3/Kantar, Telmar, Media Radar, etc
  • Healthcare industry experience is a HUGE bonus!

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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alexa.kline@jobalert.creativecircle.com

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Alexa Kline – Recruiter, National Delivery

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 10/09/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

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