Supervisor, Media Planning Job at Starcom in Chicago

Overview The Media Planning Supervisor will focus on servicing clients in 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 is a thoughtful decision-maker and team player who loves data and can assist with strategic planning initiatives including : deck writing, budget and channel allocation, and audience development. This is an energetic, collaborative team that partners with an analytics-driven client to provide guidance as they continue to grow and evolve their brand.

Responsibilities Manage planning initiatives and collaborate with various teams to execute plans across digital, TV, audio, social, programmatic and more

Own tactical plan development, recommendation building, and negotiations across 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 ensure campaigns deliver on KPIs

Support development of strategic approach and experience design by delivering channel ideas and linking to 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 across media channels

Strong digital media experience preferred

Resourceful, curious, and motivated with ability to work independently and in a team

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience with media systems / platforms (Kantar, MOAT, Prisma, ComScore, etc.)

Additional Information Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and related conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Monetary assistance for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

Monetary assistance for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health / Wellness / Benefits reimbursements

Tution Assistance

Paid time off including Flexible Time off, vacation, sick days, volunteer days, holidays

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World program allowing work from publicis offices abroad up to 6 weeks per year

Business Resource Groups supporting multiple affinities

The benefits listed are for U.S. based employees and are subject to plan documents. Compensation range : $79,990 - $114,975 annually. The company may adjust this range based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Application deadline : 11 / 12 / 2025. If accommodation is required, contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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