Senior Planner, Strategy & Investment

Senior Planner, Strategy and Digital Investment

Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe's largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry.

Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.

We are currently looking for a Senior Planner, Strategy and Digital Investment to support the day-to-day Media Planning and Strategy functions for our client. This person will assist a team in the development, execution, and stewardship of media plans for client's business and report directly to the Supervisor Strategy and Digital Investment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for contributing to the development and execution of strategic approach and tactical plans for a client
• Assist in development of digital RFPs and brief vendors
• Create and review plans based on a brief and ensure planned metrics are accurate
• Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
• Create and send insertion orders in Prisma and traffic tags
• Own weekly pacing document and present to clients during status
• Maintain stewardship of competitive analysis using Strategy software to assess media schedules of competitors, interpret data and draw conclusions
• Prepare and update flowcharts and budget trackers
• Prepare and issue buying specs and guidelines to buyers including delivery goals and budgets for use in negotiations
• Review and verify media buys to ensure proper execution
• Contribute to billing reconciliation process and negotiate invoice discrepancies with partners

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in media planning/strategy
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Preferable computer skills/software knowledge:
  Microsoft Suite, Prisma, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, com Score, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
• Basic knowledge of all cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for the client's business
• Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
• Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
• Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
• Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants
• Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.