Senior Strategic Planner – Culture-Driven Insight Leader

Publicis Groupe ANZ; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe ANZ in the United States is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to lead synthesis of complex data and cultural insights, owning the creation of briefs, and driving overarching strategy POVs. The candidate will partner with creative, account, media and data teams to deliver strategic outcomes that resonate across channels.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic/account planning, strong presentation skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years in strategic/account planning.
• Ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior leadership.
• Proactive self-starter with attention to detail.
• Experience guiding junior planners and cross-functional teams.
• Curiosity about culture, people, and market trends.
• Proven ability to turn data into inspiring briefs for creatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: distill data into clear insights for teams.
• Creatively inspire briefs for the creative team.
• Identify emerging trends and turn moments into opportunities.
• Partner with creative, account, media and data teams.
• Design, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative research.
• Build compelling presentations and sell viewpoints to leadership.
• Mentor junior planners and shape department culture.
• Travel as projects require.

Skills

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Research analysis

Creative problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Publicis Groupe ANZ in the United States is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to lead synthesis of complex data and cultural insights, owning the creation of briefs, and driving overarching strategy POVs. The candidate will partner with creative, account, media and data teams to deliver strategic outcomes that resonate across channels.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic/account planning, strong presentation skills, and a collaborative approach.