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Job Summary Aptive is seeking a full-time Media Strategist to lead media buying and advertising for a federal client. The ideal candidate will have experience with leading communications and outreach efforts across multiple digital, social media, and mainstream media outlets. This individual will have demonstrated experience with national-scale advertising campaigns, including placing audio, visual, social, print, and other assets. The Media Strategist role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in management consulting and strategic communications. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude. This is a contingent hire position. This position is remote. However, travel for client meetings and events may be required. Primary Responsibilities Generate campaign ideas across multiple platforms including audio, visual, social, print, SMS, email, and events. Oversee digital, paid, organic, and traditional advertising strategies. Create innovative projects adhering to brand guidelines while pushing the boundaries of design and storytelling. Lead the creation and implementation of a national advertising campaign that reflets client values and growth objectives. Place advertisements and book media placements that optimize awareness, reach, and message effectiveness to resonate with target audiences. Develop media strategies, plans, and buying tactics for a cross-channel tactical campaign. Monitor conversations and industry trends, engaging with influencers and thought leaders. Manage a full digital media mix to include programmatic, paid search, paid social, search engine optimization, email, and more. Minimum Qualifications 4 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in related field. Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies. Strong problem-solving skills and the a