Media Planner job at MERGE World in Kansas City, MO
Title: Media Planner
Location: Kansas City, MO
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Description:
At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.
This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.
As our Media Planner, you will….
Have an interest in all paid media channels, particularly digital media including programmatic, social, and search. You will have passion for your work, a high level of curiosity, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow with us. You will report directly to an experienced Media Manager who will mentor you at the beginning of your career. Merge is a full-service Agency so you will be the type of person that doesn’t like to work in a silo and instead, likes to include strategic input that comes from working closely with the Agency’s Media Specialists, Analytics teams, and Client Service teams.
What you'll do
Become proficient in research that supports the development of media plans such as audience, competitive, and delivery insights tools
Meet with industry publishing, data, and technology representatives to stay on top of trends that could help advance our recommendations to clients
Create and maintain media flowcharts, insertion orders, and all information needed to execute media plans
Participate in meetings with your thoughts and ideas
Assist in the reconciliation of vendor payments and billing
Communicate work status internally and with clients
Coordinate data that tracks the ongoing performance of our media plans
What we're looking for
1-2 years of experience in Media
Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications and/or equivalent work experience
Proficient in Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
An internship or prior job that shows an interest in a career in advertising/media is strongly preferred
Comfortable with basic math and working with budgets
Excellent verbal and written skills
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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.
MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.
The salary range for this role is $45,000 - $55,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
And here’s how we live our values at MERGE
Ability. Mastering our craft
Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
Humility. Collaborating for shared success
MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!
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Location: Kansas City, MO
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Description:
At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.
This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.
As our Media Planner, you will….
Have an interest in all paid media channels, particularly digital media including programmatic, social, and search. You will have passion for your work, a high level of curiosity, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow with us. You will report directly to an experienced Media Manager who will mentor you at the beginning of your career. Merge is a full-service Agency so you will be the type of person that doesn’t like to work in a silo and instead, likes to include strategic input that comes from working closely with the Agency’s Media Specialists, Analytics teams, and Client Service teams.
What you'll do
Become proficient in research that supports the development of media plans such as audience, competitive, and delivery insights tools
Meet with industry publishing, data, and technology representatives to stay on top of trends that could help advance our recommendations to clients
Create and maintain media flowcharts, insertion orders, and all information needed to execute media plans
Participate in meetings with your thoughts and ideas
Assist in the reconciliation of vendor payments and billing
Communicate work status internally and with clients
Coordinate data that tracks the ongoing performance of our media plans
What we're looking for
1-2 years of experience in Media
Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications and/or equivalent work experience
Proficient in Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
An internship or prior job that shows an interest in a career in advertising/media is strongly preferred
Comfortable with basic math and working with budgets
Excellent verbal and written skills
#LI-NT1
#LI-HYBRID
At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.
MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.
The salary range for this role is $45,000 - $55,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
And here’s how we live our values at MERGE
Ability. Mastering our craft
Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
Humility. Collaborating for shared success
MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!
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