[Remote] Media Strategist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SimpsonScarborough is a leader in the higher education marketing industry, seeking a Media Strategist to develop integrated paid media strategies. The role involves collaborating with various teams to translate insights into actionable strategies and drive performance through effective media planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client communications related to media strategy and performance, simplifying complex concepts into clear, actionable insights, acting as a strategic partner
• Translate insight into strategy by synthesizing research, performance data, enrollment trends, and market signals into clear, actionable media strategies that define the problem, opportunity, and path forward
• Develop full-funnel, multi-channel media strategies that define the role of each channel, message, and asset across the audience journey
• Lead audience prioritization by identifying and prioritizing target audiences based on growth potential, institutional fit, and decision drivers—clearly distinguishing where focus (and budget) should go
• Partner with Creative, Strategy and Accounts teams to ensure messaging, briefs, and campaign ideas are rooted in insight and aligned to audience mindset and media approach
• Define success and drive performance by establishing KPIs aligned to campaign goals, interpreting performance data, and guiding strategic optimizations

Skills

• 4-6 years of experience in media strategy, planning, buying, and/or activation, with hands-on experience developing full-funnel media strategies across digital, social, search, programmatic, and emerging channels
• Proven ability to prioritize audiences, align channel mix to strategy, and connect media decisions to business outcomes
• Ability to explain complex media concepts in clear, accessible language for client education
• Experience defining KPIs, interpreting performance, and guiding optimization strategies
• Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• A day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs.

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