Media Planning Associate — Research & Campaign Execution

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

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.