About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will support day-to-day execution, tracking, and reporting for paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels. This entry-level role is focused on accuracy, pacing, reporting and learning — helping the team deliver campaigns on time and on budget.

• Assist in the preparation of media authorizations and insertion orders to activate buys
• Enter campaign data and maintain accurate records across internal systems (e.g., OneStrata, investment trackers)
• Help manage timelines and deliverables; ensure vendors receive specs and assets on time
• Monitor campaign pacing and delivery; flag under- or over-delivery to the team
• Compile weekly and monthly campaign performance reports from media partners, platforms, and internal dashboards
• Analyze delivery vs. planned metrics and assist with optimization recommendations
• Help create and update post-buy analyses for client presentations
• Track billing and work with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain budget trackers and assist in updating actuals vs. planned spend
• Organize documentation including contracts, screenshots, and proof of performance
• Communicate with vendors to confirm buys and gather reporting data; attend vendor meetings and take notes
• Participate in training to deepen knowledge of media buying systems, analytics tools, and the media landscape

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, or a related field
• Very high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite — especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• High numerical aptitude and comfort working with data
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn, adaptable, and collaborative
• Strong interest in media buying and planning; prior agency or marketing experience is a plus
• Must be able to work on-site near the Manhattan office for hybrid schedules (see below)

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please let Careertakes know if you need assistance during the hiring process.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $47,000–$50,000 per year (overtime eligible). Final compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits highlights:
  • Hybrid work (onsite + work from home) depending on role
  • Flexible/open PTO policies
  • Sponsored healthcare options and mental health support
  • 401(k) with company match (US)
  • Paid parental leave and paid sabbaticals at milestone anniversaries
  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan payment plan (US), and learning & development programs
  • Other perks and recognition programs

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Work Location & Schedule

• Authoritative location: Manhattan, NY (on-site proximity required)
• Hybrid model; assistants are typically in the office ~2–3 days per week for training, collaboration and learning
• This role requires the ability to commute to the Manhattan office as needed

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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