Supervisor media planning

Publicis CoLab
Chicago, IL

Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Overview

The Media Planning Supervisor will focus on the creation, execution, and monitoring of media plans to secure the best investment options in a variety of mediums to maximize clients' reach to targeted consumers.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a thoughtful decision-maker and team player who loves data and has the proven ability to assist with strategic planning initiatives including: deck writing, budget and channel allocation, and audience development. This is a supportive, collaborative team that partners with a data-driven client to execute campaigns for an iconic brand.

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning initiatives and collaborate with various teams to execute plans across various channels

  • Own tactical plan development, recommendation building, and negotiations across their respective channels

  • Collaborate and foster relationships with key partners including clients, internal teams, and leadership

  • Lead strategic planning initiatives including: deck writing, budget and channel allocation, and audience development

  • Analyze data to inform purchase and channel allocation

  • Develop guidelines & budget allocations

  • Oversee day-to-day campaign execution and be responsible for ensuring campaigns deliver on KPIs

  • Support development of strategic approach and experience design by delivering channel ideas and providing the link to reality of historical performance and in-market opportunities

  • Responsible for management and development of Associates and Senior Associates

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in marketing, advertising, communications, business, sociology, or consumer insights

  • 3+ years of experience in media planning experience across media channels on a national level

  • Local media planning experience preferred

  • Resourceful, curious, and motivated individual with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong understanding of Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience working within media systems/platforms (Kantar, MOAT, Prisma, ComScore etc.)

Additional information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

  • Matching Gifts programs

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $79,990 - $114,975. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/01/2025.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Posted 2025-11-18

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