Flywheel Digital is hiring : Media Planner in Chicago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; New York, New York, United States; Rogers, Arkansas, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About Flywheel

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Media Planner to join our dynamic Shopper Team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shopper and retail media planning and activation for key clients. You’ll take ownership of the entire campaign process, from strategy through execution, working independently and presenting confidently to clients while leveraging your expertise in digital media.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute innovative, data-driven shopper media plans that align with client objectives and drive measurable results.

Build and maintain a deep understanding of each client’s business goals, with a strong command of the evolving digital and retail media landscape.

Support and / or lead day-to-day client communications, including status meetings, strategic recommendations, and performance reporting.

Oversee all elements of media plan execution—managing authorizations, insertion orders, campaign tracking, billing, and reporting with precision.

Collaborate with media vendors to ensure flawless campaign delivery, accurate billing, and optimal performance while evaluating partnership opportunities.

Create compelling media recommendation decks and insightful campaign performance reports that inform and inspire.

Maintain open and proactive communication with the Media Supervisor and Account Leadership, ensuring campaign updates and project milestones are tracked and shared.

Who You Are

2–3 years of agency media planning and buying experience required.

Prior experience in retail marketing and with CPG brands strongly preferred.

Familiarity with retailer media networks (WMC, KPM, Roundel, etc.) is a plus.

Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.

Adept at multitasking and managing multiple workstreams to consistently achieve KPIs and meet deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently.

Comfortable interacting daily with clients, media vendors, internal teams, and finance.

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $55,000 USD

Working at Flywheel

We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week

Flexible vacation time

Great learning and development opportunities

Benefits that help you live your best life

Parental leave and benefits

Volunteering opportunities

ERGs for inclusion and identity discussions

The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check

Every role starts with an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team to assess company and values-fit and relevant experience; there may be technical questions during the call.

There may be subsequent meetings with team members and potential skill assessments (e.g., Take Home Assignment / Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming / Live Coding) depending on the role. We will explain the process in the initial call.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network’s goal is to create a culture where all individuals feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know at recruitment@flywheeldigital.com so we can support you.

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