Specialist, Local Tactical Planning

Publicis Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,800 - 93,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading media investment firm in Chicago is seeking a Specialist for Local Tactical Planning. In this role, you will contribute to media planning and execution while evaluating various media vehicles for effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of media planning experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $60,800 to $93,600 annually and a robust benefits package including health coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in media planning (local preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to local tactical planning development.
• Evaluate media vehicles for audience reach.
• Assess media performance against objectives.
• Research and develop local tactical plans.
• Effectively communicate with management and clients.
• Maintain budget control and update clients.
• Approve media authorizations as needed.
• Supervise and motivate direct reports.
• Advocate for multicultural & diversity inclusion.

Skills

Experience in media planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Knowledge of Excel

Experience with GLP, OX, Prisma

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the investment arm of Publicis Media, supercharging our agencies and clients to drive smart application of investment by leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships, and intelligence. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace, solving industry challenges and executing data‑informed, tech‑enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

Overview

Ignite your career as a Specialist, Local Tactical Planning in the Publicis Media Exchange! As an experienced Media Investment Professional, you already know that local media is dynamic and more important than ever, providing clients with market‑specific strategies that maximize results while reducing waste. PMX has re‑imagined local media, bringing together our Collective, Spark, Starcom, and Zenith agency brands. Discover the difference that PMX has to offer. Join our team and you could be doing your best work on behalf of our envied client roster. The PMX tactically plans and activates across all local media channels, including television, radio, traditional OOH, streaming audio, digital video (OTT/CTV/VOD), and digital & programmatic OOH. Our tactical planning roles translate communication goals into tactical plans and outcomes. In this role, your passion for learning marketplace nuances and local dynamics will be pivotal to our success.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of and execute local tactical planning for the assigned business.
• Evaluate capabilities and composition of a wide range of media vehicles to determine which most effectively reaches the target audience.
• Assess media performance to determine the extent to which original media objectives and strategies were accomplished.
• Research, interpret, and evaluate available marketing and research data to develop media objectives and local tactical plans.
• Effectively communicate and present to top management and clients.
• Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity; update clients on a timely, consistent basis.
• Approve media authorizations prepared by team per approved plans/project requests.
• Be accountable for accuracy and media intelligence.
• Supervise and motivate direct reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Advocate for multicultural & diversity inclusion throughout tactical plans.

Qualifications

3–4 years of experience in media planning (local preferred). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Approachability, collaboration, responsibility, and accountability. Sharp attention to detail and strong math skills. Intermediate knowledge of Excel and experience with GLP, OX, and Prisma media platforms.

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides a robust inclusive benefit program to support evolving and diverse needs. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Application & EEO

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: $60,800 – $93,600 annually. This range reflects the company's intended pay for the position at the time of posting. The company reserves the right to modify the pay range. Temporary roles may qualify for medical coverage and a 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria are met. The application deadline is 5/11/26.