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 role of the Senior Associate is to be the day-to-day steward on media issues for assigned brands, including accurate budget control and flow of media activity.  You will be required to develop and maintain a strong knowledge of their clients’ business and apply their media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients’ needs/objectives.  You will work closely with the Managers in the development and communication of all media recommendations.  You will also be responsible for management, oversight and priority setting for respective Associates.

Our team is energetic, fun and collaborative. We enjoy our jobs and team.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Manager in development of communication plan options and recommendations
• Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity, and update client on timely/consistent basis
• Demonstrate strong understanding of media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
• Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (TARDIIS, MRI, Kantar, MediaTools, Match)
• Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer-insights driven media recommendations
• Establish collaborative, productive working relationship with implementation teams to ensure media strategies are being delivered and brand goals/client needs are being met
• Ensure proper execution of communication plans by monitoring buys/schedules
• Develop strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), helping create a seamless communications process
• Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving
•  Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities
• Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests
• Prepare & cascade buying specifications upon client authorizations
• Timely delivery of all work
• Work with the Manager on establishing PMP goals
• Continued participation in MDS offerings
• Coach and train Associates, including
• Proper/effective level of delegation
• Checking work for accuracy
• Teaching media fundamentals and activation of Connections College learnings
• Demonstrate professional, “lead by example” management style
• Assist in the evaluation of Associates during PMP process ect requests

• 1-2 years’ media experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self and Associate(s)
• Ability to accurately apply principles of media math
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Demonstrates initiative
• Collaborative approach/attitude
• Knowledge of Competitive tools like AdViews or a similar system and MRI for targeting

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