NPM Digital Media Planning Associate

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

NPR is a mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. NPR's audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility. NPR employees are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, NPR employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

NPR is committed to building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to success. Integrity, adherence to ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Intro to Position:

NPM is seeking a Digital Media Planning Associate to join its Digital Ad Operations team in supporting corporate sponsorships. This team partners closely with NPR’s sales organization to develop strategic digital sponsorship proposals for campaigns across NPR’s digital platforms, including Tiny Desk, NPR.org, the NPR App, and popular podcasts such as Up First, TED Radio Hour, Planet Money, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, and Fresh Air.

The ideal candidate is passionate about digital media and sponsorship. They are analytical and strategic, with the ability to recommend the most effective mix of NPR digital products for each client. The candidate should be comfortable working with data and formulas in Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regularly conveying proposal details and decisions to the sales team.

Learn about NPR’s digital sponsorship products here.

Requirements

• Passionate about digital media and sponsorship.
• Possesses analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to recommend effective digital media mixes.
• Comfortable working with data and formulas in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create digital media proposals ranging from $20K to $2M in an order management system, using [details not provided].
• Communicate proposal details and decisions to the sales team.
• [Further responsibilities not specified in the provided text]

Company Information

National Public Media (NPM) is a subsidiary of NPR, owned in partnership with PBS and GBH, the largest producer of public television. As the corporate sponsorship sales team for NPR, National Public Media works with companies across various categories and objectives to generate support for the public broadcasting system and deliver breakthrough results for sponsors.

At National Public Media (NPM), diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is valued, and the importance of work-life balance is recognized. Working at NPM means being part of a fast-paced, visionary team that values creativity and collaboration. The dynamic environment offers the opportunity to work with leading national brands and audio industry leaders while contributing to the broader mission of public media. NPM also offers a robust suite of employee benefits, including heavily subsidized healthcare premiums, training and career development opportunities, and a flexible approach to hybrid work arrangements.