Senior Associate, Brand Experience (Planning)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own key parts of the paid media process from option creation to approvals, balancing budget flow and client timelines while leveraging data and audience insights to shape media mix.

  • Own the end-to-end media planning workflow from proposing options to authorizations, tied to budget control and client timelines.
  • Drive insights and channel decisions using research, audience development, and media math across MRI/Media Tools.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies and internal teams to deliver POVs, agile problem solving, and smooth approvals.

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/offline media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
  • Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (MRI, Media Tools)
  • Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer insights-driven paid 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
  • Opportunities to deliver 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 (Kantar, Media Tools Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, and reporting) and PowerPoint experience developing client-facing presentations and strategic recommendations.
  • 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

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • 401K
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Family forming assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
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Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

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Referral
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Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10.8K

Marketing Team

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Median Career Experience
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