Senior Media Planner, Programmatic

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,800 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet adoption assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ seeks a Senior Media Planner, Programmatic, to lead strategic programmatic plans across display, video, and emerging formats for luxury automotive clients. You’ll steer audience targeting, measurement, and optimization with multi‑partner collaboration and data‑driven storytelling.

You’ll work across DV360, TTD, Amazon DSP, Yahoo DSP, and more, aligning with analytics and creative teams while mentoring juniors. Hybrid in‑office setup supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• 4–6+ years in digital media planning, with at least 3 years in programmatic.
• Strong understanding of DSPs and programmatic buying mechanics.
• Experience developing audience targeting, data activation, measurement, and attribution.
• Ability to analyze performance data and synthesize insights.
• Experience with luxury, automotive, or premium brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop full‑funnel programmatic media plans with strategy, audience recommendations, budgeting, inventory, and KPIs.
• Lead campaign briefing, setup, forecasting, pacing, and optimization with activation teams.
• Evaluate audience segmentation using 1P/2P/3P data and platform solutions.
• Collaborate with analytics to define measurement frameworks and learning agendas.
• Analyze campaign results and translate insights into strategy refinements.
• Present recommendations and results to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Programmatic planning

DSP platforms

Audience targeting

Data activation

Measurement & attribution

Cross‑channel media

Communication & storytelling

Project management

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising

Tools

DV360

The Trade Desk

Amazon DSP

Yahoo DSP

GA/GA4

CM360 (DCM)

MOAT

IAS

Adobe Analytics

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Media Planner, Programmatic, you will be a strategic leader responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing programmatic media plans that drive meaningful business outcomes for our clients—primarily within the luxury automotive category. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, agency partners, and platform vendors to architect smart, data‑driven strategies across display, video, audio, and emerging programmatic channels.

You will play a central role in evaluating new technologies, shaping audience strategies, and ensuring flawless execution across DSPs. You’ll also translate performance insights into compelling stories that influence clients and guide ongoing optimization and testing.

What You’ll Do

• Develop full‑funnel programmatic media plans, including strategy, audience recommendations, budget allocation, inventory selection, and KPIs.
• Lead campaign briefing, setup, forecasting, pacing, and optimization workflows in partnership with activation teams.
• Evaluate and recommend audience segmentation strategies, leveraging 1P/2P/3P data, contextual opportunities, and platform‑native solutions.
• Collaborate with analytics and insights teams to define measurement frameworks, testing roadmaps, and learning agendas.
• Analyze campaign results and generate actionable insights that shape ongoing strategy.
• Provide thoughtful guidance on channel roles, programmatic trends, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with creative, account, and production teams to ensure alignment on messaging, placements, and deliverables.
• Lead communication with platform partners (DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon DSP, etc.) to stay ahead of innovations and competitive intelligence.
• QA all programmatic media plans and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and excellence.
• Present strategic recommendations, insights, and results to internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Support junior team members through guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in digital media planning, with at least 3 years focused specifically on programmatic media.
• Strong understanding of DSPs (DV360, TTD, Amazon, Yahoo DSP, etc.) and programmatic buying mechanics (PMPs, PG, RTB, auction dynamics).
• Experience developing strategies for audience targeting, data activation, measurement, and attribution.
• Ability to analyze performance data and synthesize into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience working with luxury, automotive, or premium brands is a plus.
• Strong cross‑channel understanding of display, video, CTV, audio, native, and emerging programmatic formats.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ad serving, measurement, and verification tools (DCM/CM360, MOAT, IAS, GA/GA4, Adobe, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management workflows.

Bonus if You Have

• Hands‑on keyboard DSP experience
• Google Marketing Platform or Trade Desk Certifications
• Experience with brand lift studies, MMM, MTA, or advanced analytics
• Exposure to identity solutions, clean rooms, or privacy‑safe data models
• Experience with automation/bulk sheets for optimization, reporting, and trafficking efficiencies
• Experience with DCO at scale
• Regional media planning experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and work perks, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Unlimited paid time off, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family‑forming assistance reimbursement
• Pet adoption assistance and “pawternity” leave
• Hybrid work schedule (4 days a week in office / 1 day remote)
• Professional development training and regular structured performance reviews
• Annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities throughout the year

EEO Statement

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

Compensation

USD $60,800.00 – USD $84,000.00 per annum. Compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience.