Associate Media Planner

Digitas • Boston, MA

41d • $49,305 - $68,530

About The Position

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe's tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One.” Right now, we're looking for an Associate Media Planner with a keen attention to detail who'll support the team in bringing that transformation to life. You'll be tasked with a ton, but you'll be challenged and rewarded as you work with and learn from the best in the business. Up for it? Read on. Media planning at Publicis Groupe always has its surprises, but here are a few things you can expect to be accountable for on a given day:

Requirements

• Four years of college education and one to three years of experience in an office environment (preferably at a communications-related company, and ideally at a creative agency)
• Computer skills that make the old guys envious, as well as an intuitive understand of the digital tools that are reshaping the media and advertising world every day
• Effective time-management, impeccable attention to detail and a compulsive ability to stay organized amidst many moving parts
• Amazing communication skills - you're straightforward, you're candid and, above all, you're thoughtful & kind
• Proficiency in managing numbers - if you can whip through an Excel document, you've got an ace in your pocket
• A love of media - and the motivation to learn everything you can and get better at everything you do

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Responsibilities

• Gathering information during the media buying and strategy stage (cue impeccable research & organization skills)
• Mastering media research tools to ferret out the best available information and data out there (tools include MRI, plan, Scarborough, AdRelevance and CMR)
• Managing Requests for Proposal and assuming full responsibility for execution of approved media buys
• Inputting data into presentation format (PowerPoint, Prezi and Keynote wizards need apply)
• Organizing and overseeing the trafficking and implementation process of Web creative as well as monitoring campaign delivery and compiling reporting

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level