Senior Associate, Paid Strategy and Planning

Company Description

As the Human Experience Company, we are a global media agency that believes in the alchemy of people and technology to create experiences people love and actions brands need. It’s in our DNA. We’re powered by the strength of our innovative, driven and intelligent people who are deeply passionate about achieving best-in-class results on behalf of our clients –some of the world’s leading marketers.

We value you and the work you do. We work hard, but also enjoy scores of perks rooted in our legacy of having one of the strongest agency cultures. Our top-notch health insurance plans and paid time off allow you much-needed time to recharge and achieve the work-life balance you need to bring your absolute best self to work.

We work on a hybrid model and this role will be on site/in person 3 days a week within our office.

Job Description

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop multi-channel media plans
• Help to develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectives and provide actionable insights and recommendations  
• Provide research for and write media Point-Of-Views (POVs), prepare and manage flowcharts and budgets for media plans.  Interpret research to develop profiles of target audience media consumption habits and passions.
• Assist and contribute to media plan building and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
• Responsible for associates’ training & providing feedback regularly to help foster growth; delegate work as necessary
• Understand and report on key metrics for campaign effectiveness and develop key findings for optimization
• Responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc deliverables
• Stay up to date on industry trends for the category/line of business

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in media strategy and planning experience across media channels
• Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to excel in hybrid working environment
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong understanding of Excel (PivotTables) and PowerPoint (including charts, visuals)
• Experience working within media systems/platforms (MediaTools, Vivvix (Kantar), Nielsen Media Impact, GWI, MRI, Tableau)

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

 The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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

Compensation Range: $53,500 - $68,000.  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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage,