Media Planner Project Manager

Experience: 3.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period: 15 Days

Shift: (GMT-05:00) America/Chicago (CDT)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 3 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Automotive industry)

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:

ChatGPT, AI Tools, Media Buying, Media Planning, MS Excel, Automotive Industry

Automotive industry is Looking for:

Media Planner (Contract-to-Hire - depending on performance)

📍 Fully Remote | Initial 90-Day Consulting Engagement (with potential for full-time)

We’re looking for a Media Planner / Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, small-agency environment and can seamlessly juggle multiple hats. This role will start as a 90-day consulting engagement supporting a 16-store automotive retail & eCommerce project, with the strong potential to transition into a full-time hire.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day coordination across 16 automotive retail stores
• Develop and manage annual media plans including budgets, projections, ROI, and performance metrics
• Build detailed Excel spreadsheets covering:
• Budget allocation across platforms and timelines
• Impression and sales forecasts
• ROI calculations and KPIs
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication between client teams and leadership
• Act as the go-to Project Manager / Account Executive ensuring smooth execution
• Provide light support on Auto & PPC initiatives (nice-to-have, not mandatory)
• Partner closely with leadership (Jim + C) to keep projects moving
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in Media Planning & Buying (agency-side strongly preferred)
• Automotive industry experience (Mandatory)
• Strong Excel skills (self-rated 8+/10) – building advanced models, forecasts, and performance trackers
• Experience at agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, J. Walter Thompson, etc. a plus
• Ability to work U.S. Central Time Zone hours (8 AM – 5 PM CST)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• A natural “achiever” personality – someone who thrives on ownership and accountability
  
  
  

Why Join Us

• 🌎 Fully remote – flexibility to work from anywhere
• 🚀 High-impact project – direct exposure to 16 retail locations and eCom growth initiatives
• 🔑 Contract-to-hire – if you crush it in 90 days, this becomes a long-term opportunity
• 🎯 Small-agency culture – no red tape, just impact and growth
• 💡 Opportunity to wear multiple hats – PM, client coordination, media planning, light PPC
• 🤝 Work directly with leadership and make a tangible impact from day one
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Organized, proactive, and excellent at juggling multiple priorities
• A problem-solver who can take ownership and keep the ball rolling
• Comfortable working closely with leadership (and keeping them accountable 😉)
• Excited to grow into a critical long-term role as this client engagement scales
  
  
  

How to apply for this opportunity?

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• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!
  
  
  

About Uplers:

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(Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well).

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