Senior Digital Investment Associate — Flexible Work & Growth

Starcom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work From Anywhere program

Paid time off

Job summary

Starcom is seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Investment to join our Chicago-based team. You will partner with internal teams and vendors to develop and execute media buys for a client, handling activation, optimization and reporting with proactive project management.

The role requires agility, strong communication and analytical skills across media channels, plus proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. You will manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and support planning and post-campaign

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology or consumer insights
• Understanding of multiple media channels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; PowerPoint and advanced Excel
• Strong time management and quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting while effectively managing priorities

Responsibilities

• Steward campaigns, including daily activation, management, optimization and post-campaign reporting across multiple campaigns
• Audience targeting on campaigns and assist on custom content programs
• Budget management: own budgets and optimize spend
• Vendor management: support on client presentations and other client-facing deliverables
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to execute campaigns
• Manage tactical planning work: issue RFPs, select media vehicles, mapping and negotiating
• Generate and deliver media reporting to account teams and internal finance teams (scheduled and ad hoc)
• Assist with campaign setup and execution including order letters, specs, creative rotation and billing documentation
• Assist with daily client communication (email, calls, status updates)
• Negotiate with vendors

Skills

Media channels

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel (Advanced)

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Starcom is seeking a Senior Associate, Digital Investment to join our Chicago-based team. You will partner with internal teams and vendors to develop and execute media buys for a client, handling activation, optimization and reporting with proactive project management.

The role requires agility, strong communication and analytical skills across media channels, plus proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. You will manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and support planning and post-campaign