Senior Planner, Strategy & Investment

New York City, NY (On-site)

$66K/yr – $88K/yrSenior Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end media planning and client pacing process for a strategic client initiative, from briefing and plan development through execution, optimization, and stakeholder reporting.

  • Develop and present media plans
  • Manage pacing, budgeting, and flowcharts
  • Collaborate on RFPs, buying specs, and invoice reconciliation

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for contributing to the development and execution of strategic approach and tactical plans for a client
  • Assist in development of digital RFPs and brief vendors
  • Create and review plans based on a brief and ensure planned metrics are accurate
  • Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
  • Create and send insertion orders in Prisma and traffic tags
  • Own weekly pacing document and present to clients during status
  • Maintain stewardship of competitive analysis using Strategy software to assess media schedules of competitors, interpret data and draw conclusions
  • Prepare and update flowcharts and budget trackers
  • Prepare and issue buying specs and guidelines to buyers including delivery goals and budgets for use in negotiations
  • Review and verify media buys to ensure proper execution

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, Prisma, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
  • 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
  • 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
  • parantal and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • 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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80% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$66K/yr – $88K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$350K
Last Raise
$350K
Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

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Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
15.2%
Social
4.2%
Paid
1%

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Current headcount: ~5.6K

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Senior Planner, Strategy & Investment

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