Senior Associate, Planning

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Senior Associate, Planning to join the planning team in Chicago. You will help develop media plans, present strategic recommendations, and ensure accuracy of the media plan flowchart while coordinating across accounts and teams.

You will gather audience insights, analyze competitive data, and assist with budget management to support client objectives. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required to create clear, impactful decks.

Qualifications

• 1.5-2+ years media planning experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (creating and presenting decks).
• Familiarity with standard media research and planning tools like GLP/Media Tools, MediaRadar, Clear Decisions, Media Ocean (Prisma, MBOX).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of media plans and strategic presentations.
• Manage tasks across multiple accounts and campaigns with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and clients to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Gather and analyze audience insights and competitive data to inform strategies.

Skills

Media planning experience

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

GLP/Media Tools

MediaRadar

Clear Decisions

Media Ocean Prisma MBOX

Job description

Company description

Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especially tailored to the unique needs of disruptive, fast-growing brands. We combined the agility and personalized attention of a boutique agency with the unrivaled resources and expertise of a global powerhouse.

Overview

The Senior Associate, Planning assists the planning team in selecting media channels and programs based on the established strategic media approach. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the media plan Flowchart, cross-functional team collaboration, and Budget Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of media plans and strategic presentations.
• Manage tasks across multiple accounts and campaigns with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and clients to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Gather and analyze audience insights and competitive data to inform strategies.

• Own and maintain media Flowcharts, ensuring alignment with financial documentation (MAF’s).
• Monitor and resolve issues proactively while seeking guidance when needed.
• Respond promptly to client requests, providing clear communication and outstanding service.
• Build foundational expertise in the media planning and buying process, including the role of various media channels.
• Strive for proficiency in media research tools, software, and competitive marketplace knowledge.
• Responsible for standard draft billing process (frequency, billing formula, client billing requirements/codes)

Qualifications

• 1.5-2+ years media planning experience
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in excel (reporting, pivot tables, formulas, etc.) and PowerPoint (creating and presenting decks)
• Familiarity with standard media research and planning tools (e.g. GLP/Media Tools, MediaRadar, Clear Decisions, Media Ocean (Prisma, MBOX))

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: USD $50,000.00 - USD $60,000.00/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. 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 12/6/2026.