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Manager, Client Solutions & Planning

dentsu
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Job Description:

We are looking for a Manager, Media Planning to support our growing client roster. You will report directly into the Associate Director, Media Planning You must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the media space (Traditional and Digital media preferred) and available media research and systems. You help manage the day to day by assuring focus on key client objectives and communicating appropriate resource needs to meet ongoing client goals and objectives. This role can be remote but candidates in the Chicago or NYC areas are preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Understanding of all media channels and experience coordinating across multiple media disciplines (SEM, Social, TV, OLV, OOH, Radio etc)
  • Experience with full funnel media campaigns
  • Ability to coordinate with creative agencies on creative assets and accounts needs
  • Ability to coordinate with multi-channel teams to design cutting-edge, strategic and thoughtful integrated media plans across a myriad of awareness-based channels (TV, CTV, Video, Social, Programmatic and Audio)
  • Comfort owning and communicating directly with clients on questions/concerns and specific media initiatives
  • Helps evaluate timelines and manage day to day deliverables
  • Experience w/ analyzing competitive landscapes, pulling reports using agency tools and compiling insights
  • Managing a large Media Budget and Flowchart
  • Drive media channel selection and be forward thinking on new opportunities


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2.5 - 4 years of total experience
  • Relevant media planning and buying experience with specific digital focus
  • Ideally familiar with Media Ocean, DDS, Nielsen Ad Intel, Pathmatics, Media Tools, Web Analytics, Ad Servers, Media Research tools, etc.


The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000-$85,000. Salary is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Location:

Chicago

Brand:

Dentsu X

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you. 

Salary : $51,000 - $85,000

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