Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Media Associate, Media Operations in Chicago, Illinois
Company description
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.
Overview
The Senior Media Associate supports the Media Operations team with processes, systems management, and general operations tasks tied to media buying and planning.
The Sr. Associate will have the opportunity to work with Prisma and other media systems to execute and optimize pivotal processes. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers, is a proactive problem solver, and has an eye for detail.
They will work closely with the investment, ad tech, reconciliation, and client operations teams.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of media planning and/or media buying/investment experience and demonstrates strong knowledge of media advertising processes.
Responsibilities
Pull and compile data on a monthly as well as on an as needed basis
Support miscellaneous operations tasks and projects
Work with teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in buying platform and provide system support as needed
Be the gatekeeper for adding new partners into buying platform
Ensure compliance of campaign taxonomy
Support their Manager and Director in team communication, trainings, building out documentation of process and reporting
Tracking and monitoring data to ensure purchased activity does not exceed approved budget
Work closely with team to trouble shoot issues or discrepancies in the buy system and ensure vendor invoices are received in a timely manner
Work with the team to ensure timely communication and follow-ups in order to meet reconciliation deadlines
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in Marketing, Advertisement, Finance, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field
1+ years of media buying and/or planning experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills; PowerPoint and advanced Excel
Strong time management and quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Ability to work independently and in a team setting while effectively managing competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills with focus on attention to detail
Additional information
Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Compensation Range: $49,305- $65,415 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 03/30/2025.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.