Senior Associate, National Audio

Publicis Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,065 - 66,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible time off

401K plan

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publicis Media in Chicago is seeking a Media Buyer to manage national audio investments including radio and podcasting. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of media buying experience, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in Excel. Responsibilities include negotiating campaigns, managing vendor communications, and preparing client documentation. This role offers competitive benefits and values diverse talent. Join us to help brands connect effectively with their audience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Media Buying.
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terrestrial, online streaming, podcasting, and satellite radio campaigns.
• Manage communication with vendors for any client requests.
• Create tactical recommendation presentations.
• Oversee and manage billing discrepancies.
• Manage pre-buy planning documents and order schedules.

Skills

Media Buying

Quantitative Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency in Excel

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Leadership Skills

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Act1

Spectra OX

Prisma

Job description

Let’s be honest – in this industry, sometimes we complicate things that should be simple. Here is the bottom line: we want YOU to join us if you are truly passionate about guiding marketers on how to best connect their brands with people. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

At PMX, we have a unique approach and provide the support to help you do this. In fact, our approach is built on creating the space for ideas that lead to smart work, and PMX is built to celebrate and develop YOUR ideas.

Overview

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and execution of our clients’ national audio investments (this includes terrestrial radio, streaming radio, podcasting, and satellite radio). You will be working alongside team leadership to cover client upfront and scatter needs: negotiations, IO stewardship, optimization, billing, and analyzing post-campaign delivery reports.

Our ideal candidate will oversee current campaigns as well as be a part of new campaign planning and development. This includes communicating directly with clients throughout the campaign(s) to understand any requests.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terrestrial, online streaming, podcasting, and satellite radio campaigns
• Manage communication with vendors for any client requests
• Create tactical recommendation presentations
• Oversee and manage billing discrepancies
• Manage pre-buy planning documents and order schedules for all terrestrial, online streaming, and podcasting partners
• Work alongside Media Planning team to create and manage up-to-date buy summary documentation
• Set up digital campaigns in conjunction with Media Planning and Data Architecture teams, including 1st party targeting
• Compile and organize necessary documents for client reporting
• Develop and deliver POV/position papers on key issues/opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Media Buying
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail oriented and able to produce accurate work
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Experience with buying and research programs Act1, Spectra OX, and Prisma preferred

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: $50,065 - $66,360 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 04/03/2026.