Penna Powers Brian Haynes (PPBH), a Salt Lake City-based full-service communications firm, is seeking an Assistant Media Planner.  The AMP will be an important resource in the media department, assisting both digital and traditional media research, planning and buying. The position requires both the ability to effectively multi-task across several client projects without compromising on accuracy and detail. The candidate should be conscientious, responsible and accountable for all assigned projects and tasks.

Primary responsibilities include (not comprehensive):

• Assist in planning and buying for all advertising clients
• Research media consumption behaviors using specialized media software
• Enter media schedules into media buying software
• Responsible for invoice matching and posting analysis
• Keeping current with new media trends and best practices
• Issues insertion orders and maintains all records in client folders
• Maintain media, client and tear sheet files
• Assist in online/paid search tracking and optimization
• Maintain and updating media kit information
• Assist in negotiation and placement for all media
• Assist in all new business development assignments

Those who apply should be sound critical thinkers and students of both niche and mass media culture.  Ability to communicate effectively through both written and verbal means is required. This position also requires excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  PPBH’s benefit package includes health, dental, LTD, life insurance and a 401k plan.  Please submit a cover letter and resume and any applicable past work by clicking the “Apply for this position” link and putting ATTN: Marc Stryker in the subject line.