Analyst, Media

POSITION IS IN OFFICE 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN PLANO, TEXAS 

*MUST RESIDE IN DALLAS AREA*

As a Media Analyst, this contributor will be instrumental in shaping the communications strategy by partnering with artists, content creators and media giants to refresh the brand and invigorate an upcoming generation of Pizza Hut customers. As a member of the Brand Experience & Media Team, the best fit would be a bold thinker who can decode complex consumer insights to craft media strategies then manage campaign execution. In partnership with media, creative, social and PR agencies, the analyst will also measure the value of advertising in driving sales overnight and building a brand over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner in lock step with TV Production & Content Development to support brand partnerships and activations across all channels
• Collaborate with Advertising, PR and CRM teams to align marketing efforts and understand the contribution each makes on improving sales growth. 
• Coordinate cross functionally with brand advertising, marketing strategy, and consumer insights to execute media campaigns
• Oversee the development and execution of multiple projects acting comfortably as both as a project leader and a team contributor depending 
• Handle all media operations including PO creation, invoice processing, and detailed budget management
• Guide programs through compliance, working to ensure all deliverables meet legal requirements
   

Required Qualifications:

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Entry-level experience in digital marketing, media or with an ad agency
• Experience crafting briefs, building presentations, summarizing industry news and developing points of view on media opportunities
• Understanding of media flowcharts, planning strategies and exposure calculations
• Strong instincts for developing marketing content to create brand positioning following brand guidelines and providing concise feedback achieve outcomes
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to think conceptually and to translate those concepts into actionable plans 
• Familiarity with agency process, possessing strong communication skills to work with various partners
• Resourceful, energetic, self-motivated, organized and reliable
• A positive, team player with a passion for understanding consumer behavior and emerging trends
• Technological proficiency in media analytics tools, emerging platforms and business communications platforms
• Natural leadership ability and the confidence to lead presentations
• Strong sense of time, recognizing urgency with a sense of calm

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree + 2 yrs work experience or Advanced Degree preferred
  • Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Communications or related courses of study

Salary Range: $78,000 to $88,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.

Our People & Culture

We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays 
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

Giving Back

As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.

Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).