Senior Associate, Brand Experience (Media Planning)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$50K/yr – $66K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own shaping digital media plans and insights, coordinating budgets and timelines, and collaborating with partner agencies to deliver data-driven recommendations for clients. You will also leverage research and AI tools to improve efficiency across day-to-day project work.

  • Lead digital media plan options
  • Build client-ready POVs
  • Drive efficiency with AI in meetings and docs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of digital media plan options and recommendations
  • Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity and update client on timeline/consistent basis
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of online media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
  • Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (MRI, Media Tools, ComScore)
  • Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer insights-driven digital media recommendations
  • Establish collaborative, productive working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), helping create a seamless communications process
  • Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving
  • Delivering POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities
  • Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests
  • Foster strong relationships with internal teams and client groups

Requirements

  • 1.5+ years of media planning experience and Media Tools knowledge
  • Working knowledge of media systems/platforms (Mediatools, Kantar, IMS, Media Tools Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, ComScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong understanding of Excel (Pivot Tables or VLookup) and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Curious and motivated, solution-oriented problem solver
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes 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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As the traditional marketing funnel collapses and fragmentation increases, clients rely on Publicis Collective to be the agency where their media, data, technology, and teams are connected by what matters most – business outcomes. Our strategic agency design, with the OS at the center, allows our expert practitioners to scale with precision, delivering media that drives measurable business performance and transformation. It's worth mentioning that we’re part of the global Publicis Media network. This means we’re backed by the power, resources, and scale of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest and most celebrated marketing and communications platforms on the planet. What’s special about Collective is this - our consultative practitioners think beyond media. We aim to be catalysts for business growth and innovation. We aspire to be the leading media agency for powering business outcomes, known for our unrelenting dedication to excellence.

New York, New York, USA
708 employees (236 in marketing)

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Posted range

$50K/yr – $66K/yr

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Media Planning median pay in the United States

$91K/yr

Most earn $73K to $125K. Based on 1,211 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Senior Associate, Brand Experience (Media Planning)

Publicis Collective · Chicago, IL · On-site