Assistant Media Planner

Assistant Media Planner

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.
As an Assistant Media Planner, you work closely with other members of the Digital Content Planning & Buying Team in developing and implementing digital advertising media buys that deliver against key performance metrics for a highly respected automotive client.
Success for this position is measured by the following:
Able to understand conceptual ideas and translate into direct applications
Able to connect insights and moderate data-mining
Demonstrate resourcefulness to proactively solve problems and get the job done
Demonstrate strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Able to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with media partners and other disciplines etc.
An ideal candidate will be a self-starter with natural curiosity, analytical/data-minded and desire to learn digital ad technology.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
Understand and explain the fundamentals of digital advertising, media planning and buying
Support Media Planner in evaluating and implementing advertising campaigns
Support Media Planner with running and analyzing syndicated research reports utilizing agency media planning tools
Responsible for maintaining accurate media flowcharts, trafficking instructions, creative allocations, budgets/billing discrepancies, and make-goods
Input and maintain media buys with heavy data with a high degree of accuracy
Assist the team in managing and monitoring media buys, including digital media optimizations and reporting
Effectively coordinate with internal and external media partner & teams
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with clients and media partners
Assist the team with Point of Views (POV's) and ad hoc projects
Work extended hours, including weekends, as required
Candidate experience should include:
B.A./B.S. Degree
Relevant advertising/marketing college course, internships or prior employment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in business writing
Proficient with the following computer software/systems: Internet and email applications, MS Office
Excellent organization and time management; ability to prioritize workload and multi-task
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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
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