Media Recruiter

Hard Skills

- Strategic Talent Sourcing & Outreach

- Applicant Tracking Systems (Lever, Greenhouse, Bullhorn)

- Media Industry Trends & Networks

- Social Media & Digital Platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok)

- Data-Driven Recruitment Analytics

- Contract & Freelance Talent Procurement

- ATS & CRM Management

- Candidate Screening & Interviewing

Soft Skills

- Strong Communication & Negotiation

- Stakeholder Relationship Management

- Adaptability in Fast-Changing Environments

- Cultural Competency & Diversity Hiring

- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

- Organization & Time Management

*Senior Media Recruiter*

*Innovate Media Solutions, New York, NY*

June 2022 – Present

- Led end-to-end recruitment for digital content creators, media strategists, and social media influencers, increasing placement success rate by 35%.

- Developed targeted outreach campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, and industry-specific platforms, resulting in 70% more qualified candidate submissions.

- Partnered with Media Directors to understand project scopes, reducing time-to-hire by 20%.

- Implemented data analytics workflows to forecast talent needs, aligning recruitment strategies with upcoming media trends.

*Media Recruitment Specialist*

*Creative Talent Agency, Los Angeles, CA*

August 2017 – May 2022

- Managed freelance and full-time media talent portfolios across advertising, video production, and digital marketing roles.

- Sourced and evaluated candidates utilizing modern ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and niche community groups like Discord and Clubhouse, gaining access to emerging talent pools.

- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing contractor onboarding time by 15%.

- Conducted industry workshops on freelance talent scouting and remote hiring best practices.

*Junior Media Recruiter*

*Bright Media Consulting, San Francisco, CA*

July 2015 – July 2017

- Supported senior recruiters in candidate sourcing and interview scheduling for media planners and content creators.

- Maintained candidate databases, ensuring data compliance and optimized search queries with Boolean logic.

- Participated in employer branding initiatives to promote company culture on social media, increasing applications by 25%.

**Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media Studies**

University of California, Berkeley, CA

*Graduated 2015*

- Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR) – HR Certification Institute (2024)

- LinkedIn Talent Solutions Certification (2023)

- Advanced Digital Media Recruitment Strategies – Media Recruiters Network (2022)

Diversity-First Media Talent Pipeline Initiative

Designed and launched a targeted sourcing program focusing on underrepresented groups in digital media, resulting in a 40% increase in diverse hires over 12 months.

- Used data analysis to identify gaps in outreach channels and collaborated with community organizations to build sustainable talent pipelines.

Flexi-Work Talent Onboarding Platform

Led a cross-functional team to develop an integrated onboarding tool for freelance media talent, reducing onboarding friction and speeding up project starts by 30%.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Proficient)