Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Media Planner for a remote opportunity based in Irvine, California.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in the execution of pharmaceutical advertising campaigns, ensuring media investments are effective and compliant with industry standards. You'll collaborate with media planners, social media strategists, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-impact results. This is a great opportunity to contribute to successful campaigns in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Media Planner Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), gathering and structuring partner data to support media planning.

• Lead the media contracting process, including the creation and management of insertion and work orders.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless campaign execution.

• Handle trafficking of advertising materials and maintain up-to-date planning documents such as media calendars and finance trackers.

• Serve as the primary contact for vendor billing and invoicing, track media expenditures, update billing calendars, and reconcile budgets.

• Ensure all media activities comply with pharmaceutical regulations and industry standards, including the creation of NPP workbooks.

• Stay informed on industry guidelines to maintain compliance.

Media Planner Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, healthcare, or media buying.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively within teams.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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