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360i is looking for an Integrated Senior Associate to join our growing integrated planning team. This person must have the ambition to take the bull by the horns and want to learn, grow and partner with the best in class. As an Integrated Senior Associate (ie. Senior Strategist) on the Illinois Lottery and Visit Scotland accounts, you are responsible for ensuring that communications strategies are effectively and accurately translated into plans as well as leading the development and implementation of those plans.  In partnership with your manager, you will establish and manage day-to-day operations and be the primary contact internally for all things media on Illinois Lottery and Visit Scotland.  You will be an expert on the client’s business and a leader on a cross-functional team.

If you're a team player that thrives on success, motivation and innovation and embraces a fast-paced environment where the room for growth is endless, then this position is perfect for you!

Media Planning and Execution:

• Creating and maintaining flowcharts/ schedules
• Maintaining budget summary/summaries from flowchart to generation of media authorizations (MAs)
• Research and develop consumer and competitive insights using secondary and proprietary resources
• Assist in the development of annual and quarterly planning presentations, including developing recommendations for media mix and/or tactical approaches / roles of media
• Assist in identifying the best strategic direction and communicating to cross-functional team, including but not limited to providing media goals and next steps
• Develop POVs for new emerging media or new client opportunities
• Collaborate with Investment teams to establish and maintain timelines
• Collaborate with Investment teams to manage implementation of creative assets as well as any custom elements ; including coordination of trafficking/tagging needs for direct partnerships
• On-time billing: work with Investment teams service and cross-functional teams to QA and ensure accuracy

Senior Associates demonstrate:

• Task manager skills and the ability to keep a project on track, despite changes in a quick paced environment
• Active collaboration
• Knowledge of media (various channels) and research tools
• Careful execution and strong attention to detail with speed and efficiency
• Passion for innovation and excellence in media
• Curiosity to understand what and why
• Sense of responsibility, persistence and follow-through
• Expert use of PowerPoint and Excel
• Ease and confidence speaking and participating in media discussions with internal team and clients
• The ability to work with cross functional teams

• 1 to 2yrs+ of relevant Media Planning experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication or related field
• Working knowledge of Insights tools such as MRI and Simmons and competitive tools like Neilsen Ad Intel and/or Kantar Stradegy
• Experience with MediaTools and buying platforms such as DDS, MediaOcean, SpotToolkit
• Solid understanding of industry tools (comScore, eMarketer)

Open to remote work as long as you can work CST hours. Chicago preferred.

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

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