Company Description

Who is Starcom: 
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:  
The Sr. Associate, Media Planning works cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, and clients to develop and execute multi-channel media plans. They will help to develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectives and provide actionable insights and recommendations.  

The Senior Associate will be working closely with the Supervisors and Associates, who as a team will be responsible for managing plan development, cross-team communication, and in-market optimizations.

Responsibilities:

Help drive day-to-day innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectivesProvide research for and write media Point-Of-Views (POVs)Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updatesPrepare flowcharts and budgets for media plansAssist with optimizing, implementing, and analyzing marketing activitiesReport on key metrics for campaign effectiveness and develop key findings for optimizationFacilitate the sharing of data and insights among relevant internal parties to inform future strategiesFoster strong relationships with internal teams and client groupsAssist with other projects or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, advertising, business, marketing, or equivalent1-2+ years of experience in media planning experience across media channelsSome experience with local campaigns is preferred, not requiredDigital media planning experience preferredResourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team settingStrong organizational, communication, time management, and problem-solving skillsDetail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWillingness and eagerness to learn, adopt new technologies and solutions, and take on new opportunitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong understanding of Excel and PowerPointExperience working within media systems/platforms (Kantar, MOAT, Prisma, ComScore a plus)

Additional Information
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.  

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 moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible 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.

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $46,500 - $67,500 annually.  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, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.  The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/08/2024.

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