Senior Planner, Strategy

Zenith; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

Parental and family care leave

Family forming assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Job summary

Zenith, a leading media agency within Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Planner, Strategy to support day-to-day management of a complex global media business. You will help coordinate planning across markets, timelines, budgets and deliverables, ensuring consistency and strong client outcomes.

You will partner with the Associate Director to synthesize inputs across markets, flag risks, and maintain strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing, Advertising or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in media planning/strategy.
• Agency experience highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Nielsen, Kantar, IMS and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated media strategy across global markets.
• Assist day-to-day planning across Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Data/DPS and local markets.
• Synthesize inputs across markets into clear recommendations; identify gaps and decisions.
• Manage planning operations across workstreams, timelines, budgets and inputs.

Skills

Cross-channel media

Learning new software

Written & verbal communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Deadline driven

Education

B.A./B.S. in Marketing/Advertising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Nielsen Suite

Kantar

IMS

Flowchart Software

R/F & Optimization Software

Social Tracking tools

comScore

Prisma

Mbox

MRI/GfK

GWI

Job description

Company description

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Planner, Strategy to support the day to day management of a complex global media business. The role is primarily focused on planning operations, coordination and stewardship, ensuring consistency across markets, timelines, budgets and deliverables, while helping connect strategic inputs and priorities across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated media strategy and planning across global markets
• Support day-to-day planning across Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Data/DPS and local market teams, keeping inputs, timelines and deliverables on track
• Partner with the Associate Director to synthesize inputs across markets and disciplines into clear, consistent recommendations, identifying gaps and decisions needed
• Opportunity to manage planning operations across key workstreams, including timelines, workback schedules, budgets, deliverables, approvals and market inputs, proactively flagging risks and dependencies
• Support global planning frameworks, templates and guardrails, balancing consistency with local market needs
• Build strong relationships across US Central, local markets and cross-functional teams to support clear communication and ways of working
• Enjoy a fast-paced agency environment with a collaborative, can do mindset and ability to adapt as priorities evolve

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in media planning/strategy
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
• Strong knowledge of cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for client’s business
• Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
• Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
• Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
• Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants
• Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues

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.

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401K
• parental and family care leave
• family forming assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• 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.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $88,000.00/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 10/24/2026.