Job Information
Publicis Groupe Assistant Media Planner in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
The Team One C.O.R.E. Values
C = COLLABORATIVE
We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone.
O = OPTIMISM
Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible.
R = RESULTS-DRIVEN
Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake.
E = ENTREPRENEURIAL
Blow up the establishment. Shoot for the moon.
Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY
The LDA Assistant Media Planner’s primary responsibility is to work directly with a media planner on LDA Regional markets. The AMP will learn all aspects of the media marketplace including spot TV/Cable, spot radio, newspaper, local magazine, out-of-home, local digital and some exposure to sponsorships/event marketing. The AMP will also gain a broad base knowledge of media terminology, media options and basic media planning.
Day to Day:
Goal Entry / SBA issuance to Zenith.
Update and maintain flowcharts/budgets.
Budget/Billing reconciliations
Financial Discrepancies
Assist team with Heavy Up/Cut Recommendations, ultimately doing them by themselves.
Create insertion orders (Digital and Print).
Assist with POVs, ultimately doing them by themselves.
Media/Market Research (Examples: Simmons, IMS, comScore, Kantar)
Establish strong working relationship with our broadcast buyers at Zenith & Field Account team.
Assist with Digital buys and metrics reports.
Assist on market plans, ultimately managing some markets themselves.
Support and generate ideas to support an “Ideas Culture” agency.
Experience:
Prior media internship experience is a plus.
Computer literate, with some experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
A solid understanding of basic math, especially algebra, would be ideal.
Experience in proper business communications a plus.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, team player that likes working in a large groups.
Education : A Bachelor’s degree.
Skills and Abilities: This person must be highly organized, with a charismatic and varied communication style.
Additional Information
Pace of Work: Work flow varies by day and by season. Some requests have an extremely pressing turn-around time, while others can be managed more slowly. Financials and planning reports are completed on a monthly basis. Buy reviews are done quarterly for LDA.
Working Conditions: Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment. All employees are expected to support Team One’s commitment to providing a respectful & safe workplace. There may be times when lifting up to 25lbs. is required. Overtime, including evenings and/ or weekend work- may be required. There may be occasion to travel. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and acceptable manner during working hours and all work-related events, including but not limited to, holiday parties, off-sites, client meetings/events, shoot locations, etc.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
As an employee of Team One, a division of Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, you are expected to be aware of and adhere to all Publicis Groupe Policies, in addition to Team One and Saatchi & Saatchi policies. All Publicis Groupe policies supersede other policies except for when in conflict with California State Law.
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.