Resident - Media Buying & Planning

ChukMedia
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing digital media campaigns across multiple platforms and are comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement in New York.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in social and programmatic media buying, and a desire to grow in digital marketing.
    — “Collaborative team player with a drive to learn and grow in digital media”
  • Individuals who can balance daily campaign management with strategic planning for enterprise clients.
    — “Manage media investment across platforms daily, weekly, and on a quarterly basis”
  • Professionals who are adept at client communication and translating performance data into actionable insights.
    — “Pick up client communication responsibilities by presenting performance insights and recommendations”

Things to consider

  • Must be available for 3-4 days on-site in NYC, which limits remote flexibility.
    — “required 3-4 days on-site from our NYC HY office”
  • The role is temporary, with potential for full-time conversion after three months.
    — “This position is a three-month temporary residency with the potential to go full-time immediately following”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to create and present ad-hoc analysis and reports to clients.
    — “Execute client-facing deliverables: pacing reports, campaign build, ad-hoc analysis”
  • Showcase advanced Excel skills with specific examples of pivot tables or V-Look Ups used in media planning.
    — “Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, V-Look Ups”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Managed media investment across platforms
  • Executed client-facing deliverables
Typical background
Experience in digital media buying and planningStrong skills in Excel or Google Sheets

Skills & requirements

Required

Media BuyingCampaign ManagementPerformance OptimizationClient CommunicationData AnalysisDigital Platforms

Preferred

Google AnalyticsMOATIASNielsen

Stack & domain

Media BuyingDigital PlatformsCampaign OptimizationData AnalysisAd-hoc AnalysisPlatform StrategiesAudience TargetingCampaign ExecutionClient CommunicationProblem-solvingData-driven ApproachOrganizationTeamworkLearningDigital MarketingSocial MediaProgrammatic DisplayConnected TV

About the role

Original posting from ChukMedia

ABOUT VAYNERX

VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.

ABOUT CHUKMEDIA

ChukMedia is a VaynerX agency built to help enterprise brands move at the speed of culture. Combining entrepreneurial agility with enterprise-grade execution, ChukMedia partners with Fortune 500 and complex organizations to drive growth across brand, social, creative production, and modern marketing ecosystems

  • This position is a three-month temporary residency with the potential to go full-time immediately following. We are currently accepting applications for the next residency class with a Jan 2027 start date. 

Responsibilities:

Execute within various digital platforms like Google, Meta (Facebook/IG), TikTok, Trade Desk, and Amazon. Manage the ongoing real-time optimization of live media to ensure client goals are met and/or exceeded.

Ensure campaigns are pacing effectively and efficiently by regularly monitoring performance and making changes when necessary.

Execute client-facing deliverables: pacing reports, campaign build, ad-hoc analysis, in-platform optimizations, etc

Manage media investment across platforms daily, weekly, and on a quarterly basis, ensuring optimal budget allocation. 

Collaborate with supervisors  To develop platform strategies, audience targeting, and campaign execution.

Pick up client communication responsibilities by presenting performance insights and recommendations.

Qualifications:

Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, V-Look Ups, etc

 Media buying experience (preferred, not required): Familiarity with platforms such as:

Social: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn

Google: Youtube, Search, Display

Amazon: AMS, Amazon DSP

Programmatic Display/Video: The Trade Desk, DV360

Connected TV/OTT: Roku, Hulu

Exposure to Google Analytics, MOAT, IAS, and Nielsen is nice to have. 

Strong problem-solving mindset and data-driven approach

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative team player with a drive to learn and grow in digital media

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a hybrid role with a required 3-4 days on-site from our NYC HY office.

You must be able to commit to a full-time work schedule, which is 40 hours per week during 9am-6pm ET business hours Monday-Friday.

Compensation:

USD $20 Hourly / USD $30 Hourly (Overtime)

To be eligible for consideration, all candidates must be able to start employment with the Company on the start date of the residency program. This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.

All information submitted with this application and disclosed in the interview and screening processes must be truthful.  The Company reserves the right in its sole discretion, to disqualify a candidate from consideration, withdraw a conditional offer of employment, or terminate employment, if it discovers a candidate provided false, misleading, or materially incomplete information during the application process.

VaynerX is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status (as permitted by applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors.  We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. 

Employer-sponsored 401k with match

Medical, Dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Caregiver (Parental) Leave

Health and Wellness benefits

Base Salary$20—$20 USD

Source: ChukMedia careers

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