Media Planner Buyer at MediaLab

London, England, United Kingdom

MediaLab Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • Passionate about media and communications, understanding the impact of effective campaigns
  • Strong understanding of booking systems and billing processes
  • Ability to identify commercial opportunities
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with clients, internal teams, and agency partners
  • Curious about the industry and eager to learn new technologies
  • A “head for numbers” and a “heart for creativity.”
  • Deep understanding of client businesses

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day media planning for two clients
  • Maintain accurate budget control and media activity flow
  • Develop and execute cross-channel media plans
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to deliver against client needs and objectives
  • Build stories and deliver insights through effective media recommendations
  • Identify and leverage commercial opportunities to maximize client value
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and new technologies

Skills

Media Planning
Media Buying
Budget Control
Cross-Channel Planning
Booking Systems
Billing Processes
Client Relationship Management
Industry Trends

MediaLab

Acquires and manages consumer internet brands

About MediaLab

MediaLab focuses on acquiring and managing consumer internet brands, particularly in the digital media and advertising sectors. The company operates a portfolio of popular platforms, including WorldStarHipHop, Imgur, Kik, Amino, and DatPiff, which together attract 180 million monthly users. These platforms engage users through social networking, digital mixtapes, and messaging services. MediaLab differentiates itself by leveraging its large user base to provide targeted advertising solutions, allowing brands to reach a significant portion of US internet users. The company also emphasizes partnerships with content creators, enhancing user engagement and relevance across its platforms. MediaLab's goal is to build and nurture online communities while generating revenue primarily through advertising.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from adtech startups like Swiftly threatens MediaLab's market share.
Layoffs at Genius Media could harm MediaLab's reputation.
Integration challenges from acquiring Genius Media may affect operational efficiency.

Differentiation

MediaLab owns diverse platforms like Imgur, Kik, and WorldStarHipHop.
The company leverages a vast user base for targeted advertising solutions.
MediaLab excels in ad tech and product management, ensuring platform relevance.

Upsides

Short-form video content boosts engagement on Imgur and WorldStarHipHop.
AI-driven moderation enhances user experience on Kik and Amino.
Interactive advertising opens new revenue streams for MediaLab.

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