Media Strategist Consultant

ABOUT ELEVATE:Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people's precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world's most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate's proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.Our team of 400+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we've been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Description:The Media Strategist Consultant will contribute to the development and execution of impactful marketing campaigns that drive client success. This role focuses on implementing effective media strategies through careful planning, consumer research, and performance measurement. You'll conduct research to support data-driven recommendations and present insights to key stakeholders. This position offers opportunities to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in support of creative development, measurement, and strategy. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented professionals looking to collaborate in the dynamic world of media planning.While the engagement is structured as a contract position with an initial length estimated at three months, the team may evaluate the potential for extension or full-time status in the future based on business needs and performance.Responsibilities:Support the implementation of directors for assigned clients, contributing to full-funnel marketing campaignsDraft and manage RFPs for media vendors, compile responses, evaluate proposals, and make informed recommendations to clients and internal teamsAssist in managing client relationships through regular communication, status updates, and addressing day-to-day questions and concernsHelp develop quarterly and annual media plans informed by consumer insights and researchCollaborate effectively with cross-functional team to ensure integrated campaign deliveryUtilize Elevate's proprietary tool EPIC along with third party tools such as MRI Simmons, SEMrush, and Nielsen to gather insights and optimize campaignsLearn and apply basic measurement methodologies to assess campaign performance and recommend optimizationsIdentify potential client issues proactively and escalate appropriately with proposed solutionsStay current on industry trends, platform updates, and competitive landscapes to inform strategy recommendationsParticipate in team brainstorming sessions to develop innovative approaches for client challengesSupport budget tracking, campaign pacing, and performance reportingDemonstrate enthusiasm for learning advanced media planning techniques and measurement frameworksContribute to a collaborative team environment while developing specialized expertise in key channelsQualifications:3-5 years of experience in media planning, buying, or related digital marketing rolesExperience working at media agencies, publishers, or ad tech vendors preferredDemonstrated knowledge of digital channelsFamiliarity with media research tools and consumer insights platformsSolid understanding of campaign performance metrics and optimization techniquesStrong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable insightsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlinesCollaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and grow professionallyBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPointHourly Contract Rate Commensurate with Experience:$33.65/hr - $43.27/hrThis position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR@oneelevate.comWe are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Job Questions:This engagement is structured as a contract position with an initial length estimated at three months, the team may evaluate the potential for extension or full-time status in the future based on business needs and performance. Please confirm that this aligns with your availability and interest.Are you currently legally authorized to perform services in the US for this contract engagement?If this role were to transition from contract to full time employment status in the future, would you require employer sponsorship for work authorization at any point?