Assistant Media Planner

Assistant Media PlannerThe Assistant Media Planner is responsible for assisting planners in the preparation, development, execution and monitoring of media plans for assigned clients. This role is also responsible for executing buys in the system, managing the financial aspects of contracts, and reconciling any discrepancies with the media.In addition, this role is responsible to support business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals and objectives timely and effectively.Areas of Focus:Disciplined Business ThinkerDetail-driven, striving for accuracy in everythingDemonstrates thorough understanding of department, agency, and client businessUnderstands client objectives, resources, and pros/cons of approaches to address themFulfills role on team seamlessly, moving work through the system swiftlyDemonstrates initiative to learn business planning from supervisorsMedia CuriosityTakes initiative to stay abreast of industry changeProactively seeks guidance to learn from supervisors and peersDemonstrates understanding of consumer and media's role in communicationsStrives to master media concepts, application, and Media philosophySeeks to continually improve client results through optimization of effortsDemonstrates initiative to learn systems and resources of department and agencyTeam PlayerEffectively manages internal relationships in and across departmentsDevelops positive working relationships with outside media partners and vendorsMaintains a professional, can-do attitude at all timesDemonstrates initiative and ability to lead projectsFosters trust among supervisors and ability to take on more responsibilityMaintains effective communication, responding quickly and accuratelyContributes to a positive departmental and agency cultureQualifications/Traits:1. Education:a. A bachelor's degree in a related field.2. Skills and Experience :a. Some experience with digital media planning and program management preferred – especially data driven and/or programmatic mediab. Demonstrates knowledge about agency media function and core responsibilitiesc. Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving skillsd. Proficient in business / marketing principlese. Solid mathematical abilities required.f. Experience delivering programs from hypothetical to flawless real-world execution is a plus.3. Competencies (characteristics and work style):Attention to detail;Robust collaboration skills;Ability to handle multiple tasks;Substantial communication skills;Passionate and professional;Authentic team player;Solid respect for the creative process and product;Ability to contribute unique and original thinking;Ability to manage and prioritize personal workload effectively;Results-oriented, with a commitment to accountability;Strength in dealing with change;Approachability;Ability to manage and prioritize personal workload effectively;Conveys integrity and trust.The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions. Salary Range: $45,000 - 50,000 annuallyOmnicom'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.