Media Strategist

Introduction:
The Economist Group (TEG) is a leading source of insight and analysis on the intersection of international markets, policy, technology and society. Within it, Economist Impact acts as a thought leader and think-tank on the mega-themes influencing the future environment, bringing together our unique set of policy consulting, marketing services and amplification capabilities. Leveraging our global media reach and world-renowned research expertise, this division of 200+ around the globe works with an array of clients across sectors to support major strategic initiatives, targeted stakeholder engagement and communications efforts.

We have an opportunity for a Media Strategist to develop campaigns for clients that increase brand awareness, achieve client KPIs and generate return on investment. The Media Strategist is the primary point of contact for the sales team in the creation of strategic, well-conceived proposals that best utilize all of the tools available in _Economist Impact’s_ product set.

Our products span all forms of media including print, digital, video, audio, mobile, films, apps, social, data, high impact and custom opportunities. The Media Strategist will work as a consultant with our sales team (and clients) to identify the best opportunities to drive performance and client success, thus driving revenue and repeat business.

Accountabilities:
**How you will contribute**:

- Act as an expert in all Economist Impact’s ad products (print, digital, online, apps, newsletters, podcasts, films, social) to effectively guide the sales team to conceive media plans customized to each client
- Ensure media products are properly incorporated into media RFP’s and are clearly pitched to clients.
- Work with sales lead, Partnership and Platform Development team and Advertising Operations to produce RFP responses by owning the media plan recommendation and collaborating to create decks and gather marketing collateral for advertising proposals or RFIs.
- Complete RFP responses by submitting the information required by client/agency according to our recommendations and their evaluation criteria. This can include filling out agency spreadsheets with inventory, rates, targeting, product descriptions, flight information and creative specs. Can also include gathering traffic and readership data for RFP responses
- Work closely with Ad Control/Ad Operations to coordinate the optioning of high-impact placements, sponsorships and rotational inventory. Additionally once programs are live, connecting with Ad Operations on the campaign pacing to ensure the contracted goals are met as well as communicating any optimization recommendations to the sales team to maximize campaign effectiveness.
- Maintain a library of frequently used materials (“toolkit”) and update rest of team on new materials coming in from marketing and best-in-class refinements to materials

Experience, skills and professional attributes:
**The ideal skills for the role**:

- Experience of working for a Publisher or Advertising Agency is ideal
- A firm understanding of media and the advertising landscape (print, digital, apps, social).
- Experience in building media plans and working knowledge of basic media concepts, terminology and media math.
- Familiarity around KPIs, industry benchmarks, and how best to achieve those success metrics
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive requests.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Someone who works well in a team environment
- Energy, enthusiasm and the desire to learn