Planner, Strategy

Company Description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands Publicis Collective, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

We are currently looking for a Planner, Strategy 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/AMD, Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contributing to the development of and executing strategy for the functional area
• Develop media strategy and recommendations under supervisor guidance
• Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
• Maintain stewardship of reports including competitive analysis using Strategy software to assess media schedules of competitors, interpret data and draw conclusions
• Prepare flowcharts and budgets for media plan development and maintenance
• 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
• Meet with vendor community to analyze value and applicability of media channels for client media plan

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 1+ years of experience in media planning
• Agency experience highly preferred
• Preferable Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
• Basic knowledge of all cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for the client’s business
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new propriety software and process 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

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $53,200 - $64,400 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/26/2025.

Compensation Range: USD $53,200.00 - USD $77,280.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/10/2025.