Assistant Media Planner (Pharmaceutical)

Omnicom Media US•New York, NY

6d•$34,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media (OM) is seeking an Assistant Media Planner for SSCG Media Group, a pharmaceutical-focused media planning and buying group and a proud member of Omnicom Media. SSCG Media Group is a collaborative, fast-growing team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning. The Assistant Media Planner is a crucial role within the media team, responsible for keeping plans moving, teams aligned, and ideas actionable. This position supports the development and execution of strategic media plans across digital and traditional channels, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing order to complexity while growing within media strategy and planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Advertising/Marketing, Communications, Business preferred)
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities
Comfort with numbers and troubleshooting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Collaborative mindset and strong eagerness to learn
Curiosity about media strategy across channels

Nice To Haves

Relevant Internships (preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professional, clean, and concise business communication (both written and oral).
Partner closely with internal and external teams regarding client expectations/deliverables and planning, focusing on key points and next steps.
Support seamless coordination across disciplines to keep work moving forward.
Provide ongoing plan maintenance through the upkeep of essential planning documents.
Own and understand key brand information and brand campaign details.
Assess, organize, and execute multiple projects accurately, thoroughly, efficiently, and simultaneously.
Build and maintain flowchart shells with precision.
Pull and compile competitive audits using syndicated research tools.
Assist with plan presentations, including tactic descriptions and supporting slides.
Own calendar coordination for client, agency, and creative partner meetings.
Support agenda development to ensure meetings are strategic, focused, and productive.
Draft and distribute follow-up communications, recaps, and next steps to drive accountability.
Be vocal, present ideas, and communicate brand knowledge at appropriate team meetings.
Demonstrate the ability to think ahead and understand the bigger picture.
Tactfully communicate informed perspectives on relevant issues and planning considerations.