Media Analyst – Trading & Optimization
About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.
As a Media Analyst, you will support Roundel Media Team to help meet the needs of Brand Category Marketing and Target Media Network businesses. This position is focused on analyzing performance, creating optimization recommendations and evolving bid strategies. They will assist in managing the day-to-day tasks associated with campaign set up and management. This vital role will interface closely with internal support teams and Target’s agencies to improve marketing outcomes. You will act as the bridge between internal activation, product, analytics, and client-facing teams to ensure campaigns are strategically planned, flawlessly executed, and continuously optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for digital media, analytical rigor, ad-tech expertise, business acumen, strong stakeholder management skills, an eye for detail and enthusiasm for problem solving.
Responsibilities
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Optimization & Performance
Analytics & Reporting
Ad Tech & Tools Expertise
Business & Client Alignment
About You
Soft Skills
Problem Solving – Strong analytical mindset with the ability to resolve campaign challenges and optimize in real time. Sales & Communication – Ability to articulate complex campaign performance insights into simple, actionable recommendations. Client Management – Skilled in managing client expectations, fostering trust, and translating business needs into execution plans. Project Management – Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously. Collaboration – Able to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams, maintaining alignment and accountability. Adaptability – Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments with shifting priorities.
Other Requirements
Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
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