Associate Media Planner

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in Chicago area is seeking an Associate Media Planner to support media strategy and execution. You will learn from top professionals while handling research, data compilation, and presentation duties across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and effective communication. Familiarity with AI tools and media landscape will be a plus as the team delivers campaigns.

Qualifications

• Four years of college education and one to three years of office experience.
• Strong computer skills and digital tooling awareness.
• Excellent time-management and meticulous attention to detail.
• Amazing communication abilities—clear, candid and considerate.
• Ability to manage numbers accurately using Excel or similar tools.
• Passion for media and willingness to learn continuously.
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather information during media planning and strategic phases.
• Master media research tools (MRI, plan, Scarborough, AdRelevance, CMR).
• Manage RFPs and drive execution of approved media buys.
• Input data into presentations (PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote).
• Coordinate trafficking, implementation of Web creatives, and monitor campaigns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Numerical proficiency

AI tools familiarity

Education

Four years of college education

Tools

Excel

ChatGPT

Google Gemini

DALL·E

Midjourney

Job description

Company description

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."

Overview

Right now, we’re looking for an Associate Media Planner with a keen attention to detail who’ll support the team in bringing that transformation to life. You’ll be tasked with a ton, but you’ll be challenged and rewarded as you work with and learn from the best in the business. Up for it? Read on.

Responsibilities

Media planning always has its surprises, but here are a few things you can expect to be accountable for on a given day:

• Gathering information during the media buying and strategy stage (cue impeccable research & organization skills)
• Mastering media research tools to ferret out the best available information and data out there (tools include MRI, @plan, Scarborough, AdRelevance and CMR)
• Managing Requests for Proposal and assuming full responsibility for execution of approved media buys
• Inputting data into presentation format (PowerPoint, Prezi and Keynote wizards need apply)
• Organizing and overseeing the trafficking and implementation process of Web creative as well as monitoring campaign delivery and compiling reporting

Qualifications

• Four years of college education and one to three years of experience in an office environment (preferably at a communications-related company, and ideally at a creative agency)
• Computer skills that make the old guys envious, as well as an intuitive understand of the digital tools that are reshaping the media and advertising world every day
• Effective time-management, impec­able attention to detail and a compulsive ability to stay organized amidst many moving parts
• Amazing communication skills – you’re straightforward, you’re candid and, above all, you’re thoughtful & kind
• Proficiency in managing numbers – if you can whip through an Excel document, you’ve got an ace in your pocket
• A love of media – and the motivation to learn everything you can and get better at everything you do
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

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.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/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 10/1/2026.