11310-Media Planner

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description:

About Us

SSCG Media Group is one of the largest full-service, 100% pharma-focused strategic media planning and buying groups in the world — and we’re proud to be part of Omnicom Media Group.

But here’s what really matters:

We’re a team that believes great work starts with curious minds, collaborative energy, and people who aren’t afraid to speak up. Our values — Substance, Style, Conviction, and Grace — guide how we show up for our clients and for each other.

We move fast. We support each other. We grow talent.

We are committed to providing meaningful growth opportunities and early ownership for our team members.

Who You Are

As a Media Planner, you move from execution support to strategic ownership.

You’re not just maintaining the plan — you’re helping shape it.

You’re not just taking notes — you’re leading conversations.

You’re not just tracking deadlines — you’re driving momentum.

You’re ready for more automony, more strategy and more client exposure.

What You’ll Own

Strategy & Plan Development

You help set the pace for the team.

You’ll start connecting the “why” behind the plan and not just the “what”.

Contribute to the development of full-funnel media strategies across channels

Translate brand objectives into tactical media recommendations

Analyze competitive insights and research to inform planning decisions

Partner with Senior members of the team to build integrated, data-informed plans

Plan Management & Optimization

You’ll develop confidence managing both details and performance impact.

Own media flowcharts and budget allocations with accuracy and accountability

Monitor plan performance in collaborations with Data & Analytics, Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search, Social & Programmatic) teams

Identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments

Maintain planning tools and documentation with precision

Maintain planning tools and documentation with precision

Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Your voice becomes part of the client conversation

Lead portions of client meetings and internal cross-discipline status calls

Present plan updates and explain strategic recommendations clearly

Serve as key liaison between Planning, Project Management, Data & Analytics, Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search, Social & Programmatic) teams

Strategic Presence & Ownership

Your voice carries weight in shaping decisions

Think ahead and anticipate business needs

Bring thoughtful perspectives to planning discussions

Confidently communicate brand knowledge and media rationale

Proactively flag risks, opportunities and gaps

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree (Advertising/Marketing, Communications, or Business preferred)

1-2 years of media planning experience (Pharma vertical is a plus!)

Strong presentation and communication skills

Ability to analyze data and translate into action

Comfort managing budgets and planning documents

Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Confidence to speak up and contribute to ideas

Why This Role Is a BIG deal

Move from supporting strategy to shaping it

Gain real client-facing experience

Build cross-channel expertise

Develop strategic confidence

Prepare for Senior Planner growth

This is where your career shifts from execution to influence.

New York: $40,000.00-$75,000.00

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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