ABOUT THE TEAM
The Strategic Media Services (SMS) team provides strategic partnership and integrated media solutions to our diverse suite of clients. We deliver Raving Fan Service by helping clients challenge their media objectives and realize their business ambitions. Powered by best-in-class research and planning tools, SMS works in partnership with our sales team to tailor our tech enabled services approach to drive better outcomes and media campaigns.
WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
This position supports the media planning process and plays an important role in driving client satisfaction. You'll help interpret campaign performance data, media briefs, and industry insights to guide strategic thinking, while contributing to execution and communication across internal and client-facing workstreams. You'll contribute by:
Developing a foundational understanding of how digital channels work together to deliver an integrated media plan including: programmatic display, video, CTV, audio, paid social, and paid search.
Supporting media proposal creation for assigned accounts through PowerPoint slides or Word deliverables, while shadowing Integrated Media Planners to learn the process for more complex accounts.
Building familiarity with media metrics and assisting in the development of performance measurement plans.
Managing internal workflows and timelines for assigned accounts, ensuring that tasks stay on track and materials are delivered on time.
Acting as a primary point of contact for day-to-day needs on assigned accounts, while partnering with Integrated Media Planners on more complex engagements.
Staying current on the digital media landscape and the latest Basis Tech capabilities to help identify opportunities and support account growth.
Gaining visibility into internal processes across planning, buying, reporting, and delivery--serving as a key connector between internal teams and client needs.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills
Proven communication skills, particularly in a client-facing manner
Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment
Passion for learning and staying up to date on media research and systems
Intermediate MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.
Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.
BONUS POINTS
6+ months of experience in digital media planning and/or buying, with programmatic, search and/or social experience being a plus
Hands on DSP buying experience
Previous holistic media planning experience
Experience in digital reporting dashboards such as Datorama
Experience buying Paid Search and/or Paid Social ads
Basis Certified
Skills Required
- Strategic thinking and proactive client service skills
- Proven client-facing communication skills
- Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work well in a cross functional team environment
- Passion for learning and staying up to date on media research and systems
- Intermediate MS Excel skills
- Intermediate PowerPoint skills
- Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments
- Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity and access
- 6+ months of experience in digital media planning and/or buying
- Hands on DSP buying experience
- Previous holistic media planning experience
- Experience in digital reporting dashboards such as Datorama
- Experience buying Paid Search and/or Paid Social ads
- Basis Certified
What the Team is Saying
Basis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as expansive, featuring Flexible Time Off, paid company holidays, year-round half-day Fridays, and a three-week paid sabbatical on a recurring cadence. These offerings are positioned to promote work-life balance and recovery.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes up to 16 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents, 8 weeks for non-birthing parents, adoption/surrogacy leave at 100% pay with financial assistance up to $15,000, and access to Maven fertility services. These provisions indicate a comprehensive approach to supporting different paths to parenthood.
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Retirement Support — The retirement plan features immediate 100% vesting with a company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 8% of base salary. This structure provides clear, reliable support for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Basis is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity. Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels. Headquartered in Chicago, Basis is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.
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Employees work remotely.
Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we trust our people to work remotely, AND offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members are supported where they are.
