Associate Media Planner - job 1 of 2

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Right now, we’re looking for an Associate Media Planner with a keen attention to detail who’ll support the team in bringing that transformation to life. You’ll be tasked with a ton, but you’ll be challenged and rewarded as you work with and learn from the best in the business. Up for it? Read on.

Media planning at Digitas always has its surprises, but here are a few things you can expect to be accountable for on a given day: 

• Gathering information during the media buying and strategy stage (cue impeccable research & organization skills)
• Mastering media research tools to ferret out the best available information and data out there (tools include MRI, @plan, Scarborough, AdRelevance and CMR)
• Managing Requests for Proposal and assuming full responsibility for execution of approved media buys
• Inputting data into presentation format (PowerPoint, Prezi and Keynote wizards need apply)
• Organizing and overseeing the trafficking and implementation process of Web creative as well as monitoring campaign delivery and compiling reporting

• Four years of college education and one to three years of experience in an office environment (preferably at a communications-related company, and ideally at a creative agency)
• Computer skills that make the old guys envious, as well as an intuitive understand of the digital tools that are reshaping the media and advertising world every day
• Effective time-management, impeccable attention to detail and a compulsive ability to stay organized amidst many moving parts
• Amazing communication skills – you’re straightforward, you’re candid and, above all, you’re thoughtful & kind
• Proficiency in managing numbers – if you can whip through an Excel document, you’ve got an ace in your pocket
• A love of media – and the motivation to learn everything you can and get better at everything you do

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.  

“Compensation Range: $46,500 - $67,500 annually. 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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.” If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply. The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 12/4/2024.