Digital Media Planning Associate - Growth & Insights

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

Job summary

Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Groupe, Chicago, seeks a Senior Associate, Planning to manage day-to-day media communications for assigned brands. You will control budgets, understand client objectives, and collaborate with managers to craft effective digital media recommendations.

You will also oversee associates, work with partner agencies when needed, and ensure media plans are executed accurately while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of media planning experience.
• Proficient with MediaTools.
• Familiar with AdViews/Kantar.
• Working knowledge of MRI/ComScore.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team player with strong collaboration.
• Curious and motivated to learn.
• Able to manage time and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in developing digital media plan options.
• Maintain budget control and report activity to the client.
• Apply online media understanding to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with implementation teams to deliver media strategies.
• Monitor buys/schedules to ensure proper execution.
• Develop relationships with partner agencies for seamless communication.
• Prepare POVs/position papers on client issues.

Skills

Media planning

MediaTools

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Curiosity

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

MRI

ComScore

AdViews

Kantar

Excel

Job description

Spark Foundry, part of Publicis Groupe, Chicago, seeks a Senior Associate, Planning to manage day-to-day media communications for assigned brands. You will control budgets, understand client objectives, and collaborate with managers to craft effective digital media recommendations.

You will also oversee associates, work with partner agencies when needed, and ensure media plans are executed accurately while maintaining strong client relationships.