Overview

EMX is a leading marketing technology company, leveraging a patented, end-to-end tech stack purpose-built to meet the demands of today’s digital marketplace. The company creates both open and closed-loop solutions designed to unify advertisers, platforms and publishers across digital media channels — including Advanced TV, Video, Display, Search & Social.

While recognized as an independent solutions provider for the digital media landscape, EMX also serves as the technology and programmatic division for its parent, ENGINE — a global data-driven marketing company serving advertising’s most recognized brands.

Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Strategic Planner to work in our New York or Chicago office with our Strategic Planning team and Account Executives through each step of the sales process. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a company with a critical position in digital video and mobile video advertising, both of which are the fastest growing categories of digital advertising in North America. If you are passionate about media, thrive in a flexible yet fast-paced environment, and are looking to work with an innovative and dynamic team, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare creative and strategic responses to client RFPs and develop subsequent media plans that meet client specific objectives.
• Investigate creative, innovative approaches to strategically reach the target consumer.
• Determine pricing and budget allocations based on campaign parameters and individual client requirements.
• Assist Account Executives in brainstorming sessions, client calls and strategic meetings.
• Develop expertise of ENGINE & EMX Digital’s product offerings and resources.
• Communicate with internal teams to gain insights on historical campaign performance, inventory availabilities, targeting options, and product updates.
• Work on special projects of strategic importance at the direction of management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field.
• 3-4 years in advertising industry (past agency or ad tech partner preferred).
• Robust understanding of digital and brand advertising industry.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate internal and external needs.
• Self-starter able to thrive in a past paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task without allowing performance to suffer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport and trust while super-serving our agency partners and internal teams.
• Very proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the company.
• Positive attitude and desire to work in an entrepreneurial, innovative environment.