Starcom USA (http://www.starcomww.com/markets/united-states/) is a world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences in the one-to-one era of marketing. With more than 1,300 employees in the U.S., Starcom gets the right consumers’ attention and delivers brand-building results in partnership with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Allstate, Bank of America, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom USA is part of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577], one of the world’s leading communications groups.
 
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 very generous 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.

The Senior Associate, Media Planner will work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop and execute offline campaigns for a regional client. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on, proactive, self-starter with at least one year of experience in media planning and/or strategy with some experience in a local capacity preferred. This is a very collaborative and connected team dedicated to great client service as well as fostering an environment for professional growth for their team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with internal teams to successfully execute campaigns across TV, Radio, Print and OOH.
• Work cross-functionally with investment & traffic teams to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
• Organize data to identify demographics, behaviors, lifestyles and media habits to determine insights and build reports based on those insights.
• Understand the audience and help prepare outline and content for presentations.
• Create and deliver post-buy analysis
• Establish timelines for projects, deliver milestones on time and accurately while effectively servicing clients.
• Provides and conducts all necessary training and development to assigned associate; Includes Planning, Operational tasks, general management of strategy/client requests and systems and tools.
• Holds weekly or bi-weekly status updates with assigned associate to discuss the prioritization of workload to ensure deadlines are met and to ensure flawless execution
• Manage tactical planning work with associate to select media vehicles, mapping and negotiating using various planning platforms
• Ensures all work for assigned clients is completed accurately by his/her associate by reviewing all appropriate work, including cost exercises, draft billing reporting, general reporting and decks
• Takes the lead in responding to majority of emails/requests from investment teams and delegates those that are appropriate for an associate to respond to
• Manage budgets to make sure the money is going to the right place, and that it’s not being overspent in any one area
• Develop and deliver professional media presentations and documentation that is client ready

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertisement, Communications or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in media planning or strategy
• Integrated media experience preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter, ability to handle large amounts of data, hands on, organization skills

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