Associate, Media Strategy at Kargo in Los Angeles, CA

Summary: Kargo is a company focused on creating powerful connections between brands and consumers through innovative ad experiences. The Associate, Media Strategy role involves turning advertiser briefs into compelling proposals, supporting the sales team with strategic materials and insights to enhance Kargo's market presence. Responsibilities: - Turn advertiser briefs and RFPs into compelling, insight-driven proposals that help Kargo's sales team win - Build pitch materials, learning agendas, and sales collateral that make Kargo's value proposition impossible to ignore - Ensure RFP responses are consistently strong, on-brand, and on-time - Deliver sales proposals to front-line teams with enough lead time for review, reflecting a clear understanding of the advertiser's objectives - Maintain a current and actively used sales collateral library including pitch decks and product materials - Design strategic learning agendas for top-tier clients with research-backed measurement and testing plans - Translate product knowledge into clear sales-ready materials for the sales team - Produce proactive lead-generation collateral without being asked, including trend reports and category insights Required Qualifications: - 1–2 years of experience in media, advertising, marketing, or a related field — including internship experience - Advanced PowerPoint and Google Slides skills, with the ability to build polished, strategic, visually compelling presentations independently - Proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis, revenue reporting, and performance tracking - Strong written communication skills, including the ability to craft narratives that connect data to advertiser objectives - Working knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem, including online advertising fundamentals and emerging media trends Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with third-party research vendors and how to incorporate data into strategic storytelling - Experience supporting a sales or client-facing team in a fast-paced media or ad tech environment Required Skills: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Digital Advertising Ecosystem, Online Advertising Fundamentals, Strategic Thinking