Planner, Strategy

Detroit, MI (On-site)

$54K/yr – $68K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and contribute to the development and execution of media strategy within the functional area, coordinating plan development, budget management, vendor negotiations, and analytics support.

  • Lead media planning and plan maintenance with supervision
  • Collaborate with vendors to evaluate channel value and applicability
  • Ensure accurate execution of media buys and deliverables

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for contributing to the development of and executing strategy for the functional area
  • Develop media strategy and recommendations under supervisor guidance
  • Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
  • Manage flowcharts and budgets for media plan development and maintenance
  • Provide support for analytics and competitive client deliverables using Strategy tools to planned media weight and competitor investment
  • Review and verify media buys to ensure proper execution; inclusive of national and local media
  • Meet with vendor community to analyze value and applicability of media channels for client media plan
  • Prepare and issue buying specs and guidelines to buyers including delivery goals and budgets for use in negotiations

Requirements

  • B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in media planning/strategy
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • Preferable Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Flowchart Software (MediaTools/Guideline) Nielsen Suite (R/F and Optimization Software), GWI, Kantar, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK
  • Basic knowledge of all cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for the client’s business
  • Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently (inclusive of AI)
  • Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
  • Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
  • Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants

Benefits

  • medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris Fr0000130577, CAC40].

Founded in 1988
Лондон, Англия, GBR
5.6K employees (1,571 in marketing)
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Salaries

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$54K/yr – $68K/yr

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$350K
Last Raise
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Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

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