Sr. Associate, Planning

Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will provide the client with the most effective media plan recommendation to ensure that the client’s goals are met. A day‐to‐day steward on assigned brands, the Senior Associate develops and maintains an intimate knowledge base of their clients’ business and ensures that all client media requirements are executed in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

• 1+ of experience with offline and digital media planning
• A solid understanding of all media types, including Broadcast, Print, Outdoor and Digital
• Strong task management and interpersonal communication
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of 3rd Party AdServing
• Knowledge of flowcharting systems (MediaTools), syndicated research (Comscore, MRI), Nielsen Ad Intel and Pathmatics (competitive tools – not required but good to have), media billing tools

Responsibilities

• Participate in an audience-first strategic planning philosophy
• Seek a consumer-centric view in all strategic thinking
• Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of their clients’ business and ensure that all client media requirements are executed in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide point-of-view on various offerings in the marketplace
• Participate in brainstorming sessions
• Create media plan recommendations and alternatives
• Select media vehicles and determine scheduling
• Investigate creative, innovative approaches to strategically reach the target consumer
• Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace
• Execute the media plan
• Recommend optimizations after reviewing the campaign results
• Generate tactical alternatives based on client needs and requests
• Measure media performance to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met
• Respond to the flow of client media-related issues. Be aware of the need to create solutions and resolve problems
• Ensure a good working relationship with internal, client and creative teams to facilitate flawless execution of plans
• Study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences
• Meet with media sales reps and industry representatives on a regular basis to pursue ideas that are strategically aligned with the client’s business
• Have a complete grasp on budgets and revenues

Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Salary Range

$62,500—$65,000 USD