Apple · 4 months ago
Media Planning and Buying Specialist, Apple Services
New York City, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$117K/yr - $177K/yr
4+ years expApple is in search of an experienced Media Planning, Buying & Activation professional to join the Apple Services Integrated Marketing team, focusing on audio, out-of-home, and digital publisher integrations. In this role, you will work closely with in-house media teams and external media partners to facilitate the execution and optimization of all go-to-market paid media campaigns.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for tactical activation, launch, management, and optimization of Apple Services media campaigns
Comfort with data analysis to understand and articulate campaign performance is essential
You will be expected to demonstrate clear and thorough understanding of traditional and digital advertising, while delivering strategic campaigns to successfully hit directed KPIs
Working with channel managers and analytics teams to validate campaign performance through strategic testing will be vital to creating successful storytelling around the value of digital media buying practices
To accomplish these goals, you will need expertise and continued education in specific media channels as well as the overall media landscape, along with extensive experience managing the tactical functions of media investment
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree required
4–6+ years of experience at a media agency or in-house agency group with traditional and digital media planning, buying, production, measurement, and reporting experience required
Deep understanding of paid media and how best to optimize Above-the-Line (ATL) and programmatic channels in an integrated capacity, from awareness to education/consideration to performance acquisition
Experience buying media through direct and programmatic channels and managing campaigns
Strong grasp of tactical campaign execution: audio buying, production and execution, buy types and strategies, optimization methodologies
Functional understanding of ad serving and third-party validation partners (e.g., CM, DoubleVerify, White Ops)
Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate media impact from a performance mindset
Understanding of the ad tech and MarTech landscape; experience working with tech platforms for buying and attribution needs
Critical thinking skills necessary to find technical workarounds
Preferred
Previous relationships/interactions with key vendors and partners
Broad vertical experience a plus (Apple Services LOBs span entertainment, finance/payments, apps, music, podcasts, books, sports, gaming, etc.)
Holistic understanding of attribution and measurement methodologies (both for performance acquisition and awareness—e.g., MMPs, third-party brand study partners, MMM, MMT, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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CEO
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