Assistant Media Planner

UNAVAILABLE; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 40,280 - 57,008; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in the United States is seeking an Assistant Media Planner to work with the Digital Content Planning & Buying Team on digital advertising campaigns for an automotive client.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with curiosity and an analytical mindset who can translate concepts into actionable plans. You will support campaign execution, analyze syndicated research, and collaborate with media partners while managing data-heavy tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree required.
• Relevant advertising/marketing coursework or internships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with Internet and email applications and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Understand and explain the fundamentals of digital advertising, media planning and buying.
• Assist Media Planner in evaluating and implementing campaigns.
• Assist with running and analyzing syndicated research reports using agency planning tools.
• Maintain media flowcharts, trafficking instructions, budgets and make-goods with high accuracy.
• Coordinate with internal and external media partners; schedule meetings with clients.
• Assist with POVs and ad hoc projects; work extended hours as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

B.A./B.S. Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Job Description

As an Assistant Media Planner, you work closely with other members of the Digital Content Planning & Buying Team in developing and implementing digital advertising media buys that deliver against key performance metrics for a highly respected automotive client.

Success for this position is measured by the following:

• Able to understand conceptual ideas and translate into direct applications
• Able to connect insights and moderate data-mining
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to proactively solve problems and get the job done
• Demonstrate strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with media partners and other disciplines etc.

An ideal candidate will be a self-starter with natural curiosity, analytical/data-minded and desire to learn digital ad technology.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Understand and explain the fundamentals of digital advertising, media planning and buying
• Support Media Planner in evaluating and implementing advertising campaigns
• Support Media Planner with running and analyzing syndicated research reports utilizing agency media planning tools
• Responsible for maintaining accurate media flowcharts, trafficking instructions, creative allocations, budgets/billing discrepancies, and make-goods
  • Input and maintain media buys with heavy data with a high degree of accuracy

• Assist the team in managing and monitoring media buys, including digital media optimizations and reporting
• Effectively coordinate with internal and external media partner & teams
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with clients and media partners
• Assist the team with Point of Views (POV’s) and ad hoc projects
• Work extended hours, including weekends, as required

Qualifications

Candidate experience should include:

• B.A./B.S. Degree
• Relevant advertising/marketing college course, internships or prior employment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in business writing
• Proficient with the following computer software/systems: Internet and email applications, MS Office
• Excellent organization and time management; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. 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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $57,008.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/16/2026.