Senior Associate, Partner Direct

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,960 - 71,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401K

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V in Chicago is looking for a Senior Associate, Partner Direct to support media planning and execution. This hybrid role involves working three days onsite and focuses on media strategy, partner collaboration, and campaign management.

The ideal candidate will assist in media planning, manage campaign launches, and develop relationships with media partners. Strong media planning experience and proficiency in Excel are preferred. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are included!

Qualifications

• 1.5 to 2+ years of media planning or buying experience.
• Experience with media planning tools is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in media planning preparation and RFP management.
• Support campaign launch management and track execution.
• Manage creative spec coordination with teams and partners.
• Develop relationships with key media partners.

Skills

Media planning experience

Media buying skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

MS Excel proficiency

Tools

Media planning tools (e.g., Prisma, MediaOcean)

Job description

Senior Associate, Partner Direct

As a Senior Associate, Partner Direct, you will support media planning and execution across a range of campaigns, gaining hands‑on experience in media strategy, partner collaboration, and campaign management. Reporting to the Partner Direct Supervisor, you will take ownership of small to medium‑sized projects while building a strong foundation in media execution.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in‑office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in media planning preparation, including consideration set development and RFP issuance/management
• Support end‑to‑end campaign launch management, ensuring timely execution
• Track and ensure adherence to brand safety and verification standards
• Manage creative spec coordination with internal teams and external partners
• Contribute to media placement taxonomy configuration
• Assist in partner‑level forecasting and investment tracking
• Begin developing relationships with key media partners, enhancing negotiation and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• 18 months to 2+ years of media planning, buying, or related industry experience
• Experience working with media planning tools (e.g., Prisma, MediaOcean, or similar platforms) is a plus
• 1+ years of experience with MS Excel (ability to perform complex functions preferred)
• Preferred experience in planning any of the following media & audience campaigns: Digital Endemic/Lifestyle, Video, Audio (Terrestrial & Streaming), Print, OOH, HCP, or Payer/Managed Market
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in media execution

Benefits

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.

Compensation Range: USD $53,960.00 - USD $71,610.00/Annually.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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