Media Assistant Jobs

Media assistant jobs are open across advertising, broadcasting, public relations, and entertainment, from entry-level to coordinator roles, with specializations in social media, media buying, and campaign trafficking. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles203+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerThe New School
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type64% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Social Media Assistant
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Social Media Assistant
ArborVita
Remote
Content Marketing
Marketing
Social Media Management
$5 - $8/hr
Remote (US)

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Content Creator / Social Media Assistant (Full-Time
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Content Creator / Social Media Assistant (Full-Time
KPK Auto Detail
Spring, Texas
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$13 - $18/hr
On-Site

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Social Media Filming Assistant
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New 11h ago
Social Media Filming Assistant
Axia
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
SEO & SEM
$24.26 - $29.22/hr
On-Site

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Assistant Professor, Emerging Media Arts - Video and Interactive Media
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Assistant Professor, Emerging Media Arts - Video and Interactive Media
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Marketing Assistant | Social Media, Digital Marketing & Lead Generation
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Marketing Assistant | Social Media, Digital Marketing & Lead Generation
Sir Home Improvements
Portage, Michigan
Content Marketing
Marketing
Social Media Management
On-Site
51-200

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Media Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

The New School5 open roles
Regent University4 open roles
James Madison University4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education10
  • Retail1
  • Food & Beverage1
  • Fashion & Apparel1
  • Distribution & Wholesale1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in media assistant jobs.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for media plan maintenance and reporting
  • Experience or coursework in media planning, buying, or advertising fundamentals
  • Familiarity with ad trafficking platforms or digital campaign management tools
  • Strong attention to detail for managing insertion orders and campaign schedules
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, advertising, marketing, or a related field
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and vendors under tight deadlines

Tips for Your Media Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to media workflows

Highlight hands-on experience with ad trafficking, media scheduling, or campaign reporting tools rather than listing generic software. Hiring managers for media assistant roles scan for platform familiarity and attention to detail in execution, not just administrative skills.

Build a portfolio of real campaign work

Even unpaid or class projects count if you can show a media plan, trafficking sheet, or performance summary you built. Attach a one-page sample or link a PDF to your application to stand out from candidates who list skills without proof.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists media assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by specialty, not just title

Media assistant roles split sharply between media buying support, social content, and PR coordination. Search by specialty terms like 'trafficking assistant' or 'media planning coordinator' to surface openings that actually match your background and avoid mismatched applications.

Prepare for a skills-based screening round

Many agencies add a short Excel or media math task before the first interview. Practice basic reach, frequency, and CPM calculations, and be ready to explain a simple flowchart or media schedule you've worked on so the screener moves quickly.

Negotiate your title alongside your offer

Entry-level media roles often carry title flexibility between 'assistant' and 'coordinator' depending on team size. If you have relevant internship or freelance experience, ask whether the coordinator title is on the table, as it affects your next move significantly.

Media Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most media assistants?

The most active employers for media assistants right now are The New School, Regent University, and James Madison University, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Media agencies and broadcast groups tend to hire in clusters, so checking listings frequently gives you an edge when new batches open.

How many media assistant jobs are remote?

About 36% of media assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by specialty. Digital and social media assistant roles carry the highest share of remote work, while positions tied to broadcast production, event coordination, or in-person client service are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a media assistant?

Start with a degree or coursework in communications, advertising, or marketing, then gain hands-on exposure through internships at an agency, broadcaster, or in-house marketing team. Build familiarity with media planning tools and ad trafficking systems, and put together a portfolio that shows real campaign or scheduling work before you apply to full-time roles.

Can you get a media assistant job with little experience?

Yes, many media assistant roles are designed as entry points, but you need to show more than a degree. Employers look for internship credits, class projects with real media plans, or freelance social media work that demonstrates you understand campaign execution. Highlighting tool familiarity and a willingness to learn specific platforms closes the experience gap faster than general credentials alone.

What does the media assistant interview process look like?

Most media assistant interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the media team. Expect questions on how you stay organized under deadline pressure, your exposure to media planning or trafficking tools, and sometimes a short skills task like reviewing a media schedule or solving a basic media math problem before a final offer conversation.

Where can I find and apply to media assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to media assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that matches what you're looking for.

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