Media Planner

Prose On Pixels; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Havas Edge is seeking an experienced Media Planner to join the Strategy Group at Havas Creative. The role requires 3+ years in planning television campaigns (linear and CTV) and proficiency with Nielsen and other major media tools.

You will balance complex goals, conduct rigorous analyses, and present to clients and account leaders. The ability to work with multiple departments and manage timelines is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience planning television campaigns including linear and CTV.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-scenario media plans balancing GRP/CPM/audience/competitive goals.
• Present media plans and insights to clients and account leaders.
• Vet multiple vendor packages to align with client goals and KPIs.
• Perform research and analysis to support tactical plan execution.
• Collaborate across departments and communicate recommendations to vendors and stakeholders.
• Proactively stay updated on media industry trends and tools.

Skills

Media planning

Analytical skills

Client presentations

Communication

Microsoft 365

Tools

Nielsen Media Impact

Nielsen PAL

Nielsen Scarborough

MRI-Simmons

YouGov

ComScore

Numeris

Mintel

Statista

SQAD Guideline

Job description

Agency :

Havas Creative

Job Description :

Media Planner, Strategy Group

Havas Edge is seeking an experienced media planner to join the Strategy Group.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience planning television campaigns including linear and CTV, and the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ability to balance the following when media planning: creating multi-scenario plans, GRP/CPM/audience/competitive goals, business strategy, and consumer journey

• A level of proficiency in the following media tools (including but not limited to): Nielsen Media Impact, Nielsen PAL, Nielsen Scarborough, MRI-Simmons, YouGov, ComScore, Numeris, Mintel, Statista, Guideline by SQAD, etc.

• Competence with media math and statistics including calculating GRPs, Reach and Frequency, CPPs, CPMs, and client based KPIs such as CPO & MER

• Experience working with and presenting to clients of different categories with an understanding of topline audiences and competitive within those categories

• Detail oriented with the ability to vet multiple vendor packages and determine best alignment with client goals

• Executes research and analysis to assist with various issues that arise in the execution of the tactical plan

• An original thinker with the confidence to reach out to other departments as needed, respectfully offer differing points of view, and defend media planning choices to account leaders and vendors

• Proficient in Microsoft 365

• Stays up to date on the latest news affecting our media industry

• Acts as an active member of the Strategy Group on other projects as needed

• Must exhibit professionalism and confidence in working with vendors, team members and clients

• Strong analytical skills, ability to relate results to client business objectives

• Solid quantitative understanding of media planning and buying, as well as basic knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of each media type

• Research minded with a desire to continually improve knowledge and skillset

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting

• Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and foster strong cross-functional teamwork

• Ability to manage multiple projects with short timelines in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• High level of attention to detail, organization, accuracy and speed required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Some travel required for client and new business presentations

Contract Type

Permanent

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