Assistant Media Planner

Agency:

Carmichael Lynch

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Trading and Investment

Job Description:

The 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:

Day-to-day responsibilities of the Assistant Media Planner include but are not limited to:

Disciplined Business Thinker

Detail-driven, striving for accuracy in everything

Demonstrates thorough understanding of department, agency, and client business

Understands client objectives, resources, and pros/cons of approaches to address them

Fulfills role on team seamlessly, moving work through the system swiftly

Demonstrates initiative to learn business planning from supervisors

Media Curiosity

Takes initiative to stay abreast of industry change

Proactively seeks guidance to learn from supervisors and peers

Demonstrates understanding of consumer and media's role in communications

Strives to master media concepts, application, and Media philosophy

Seeks to continually improve client results through optimization of efforts

Demonstrates initiative to learn systems and resources of department and agency

Team Player

Effectively manages internal relationships in and across departments

Develops positive working relationships with outside media partners and vendors

Maintains a professional, can-do attitude at all times

Demonstrates initiative and ability to lead projects

Fosters trust among supervisors and ability to take on more responsibility

Maintains effective communication, responding quickly and accurately

Contributes to a positive departmental and agency culture

Qualifications/Traits:

Education:

A bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills and Experience :

Some experience with digital media planning and program management preferred - especially data driven and/or programmatic media

Demonstrates knowledge about agency media function and core responsibilities

Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving skills

Proficient in business / marketing principles

Solid mathematical abilities required.

Experience delivering programs from hypothetical to flawless real-world execution is a plus.

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 up well; and

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 annually

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.

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