Senior Associate, Planning
About The Position
PHD is a global communications planning and media buying agency network delivering smart strategic thinking and creative innovation for the world’s leading brands. Brilliant media thinking is in our DNA. A culture of thought-leadership, creativity and innovation has seen us grow from a challenger agency in the UK, to a global leader with over 6,000 employees in over 100 offices worldwide. We combine the latest industry insight with the best creative minds to produce planning innovation and create award-winning work for some of the world’s largest advertisers. Finding a better way is our ethos and sums up how we approach everything – from a new client brief to the way we work. As a Senior Associate in Planning at Omnicom Media, you will play a vital role in the planning team, leveraging your growing experience to support the development and implementation of complex, multi-channel media strategies. You will be responsible for more advanced tasks in campaign development, data analysis, and client service, while continuing to build your expertise as a media planning professional. Your analytical abilities and attention to detail will help deliver exceptional results for clients and contribute to overall team excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in media planning or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into meaningful insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and industry-standard planning tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities with organization and attention to detail.
- Collaborative, proactive, and committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- agency experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support and co-lead the development and execution of integrated, cross-channel media plans that directly address client business objectives.
- Analyze audience, market, and campaign data to provide insights that inform media recommendations and optimize plan performance.
- Prepare and present client-facing materials, including flowcharts, presentations, and competitive reviews, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
- Participate in ongoing campaign monitoring, optimizations, and post-campaign analyses, delivering clear takeaways and actionable recommendations.
- Maintain strong understanding of client industries, goals, competitive environments, and evolving media landscapes.
- Act as a mentor and resource to Planning Associates, providing guidance and supporting onboarding and ongoing training initiatives.
- Ensure high standards of documentation, project management, and adherence to Omnicom Media processes throughout all planning activities.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams-including activation, strategy, analytics, and content to ensure seamless plan implementation.
- Take initiative in updating and applying industry best practices, emerging technologies, and OM-specific tools to enhance planning outcomes.
- Proactively contribute ideas, solutions, and improvements to enhance team performance and client results.
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- vacation days
- sick days
- personal days
- paid parental leave
- paid medical leave
- STD/LTD insurance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
