What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Integrated Media Planning position at OMD?
We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world’s largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
The Role - Associate, Integrated Media Planning: The Associate, Integrated Media Planning assists in the coordination and execution of media plans under the guidance of a Senior Associate. As an entry level role, the Associate is responsible for gathering data to support media recommendations, updating client media activity flowcharts, assisting the team in responding to client needs, preparing purchase authorizations by coordinating input from internal teams, and/or assisting with tracking media expenditures to ensure budget compliance. At an entry-level, the Associate will begin to develop a working knowledge of the media space (all channels) and available media research.
Responsibilities
Compensation Range
$34,000—$60,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
The Role - Associate, Integrated Media Planning: The Associate, Integrated Media Planning assists in the coordination and execution of media plans under the guidance of a Senior Associate. As an entry level role, the Associate is responsible for gathering data to support media recommendations, updating client media activity flowcharts, assisting the team in responding to client needs, preparing purchase authorizations by coordinating input from internal teams, and/or assisting with tracking media expenditures to ensure budget compliance. At an entry-level, the Associate will begin to develop a working knowledge of the media space (all channels) and available media research.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of media plans through research, audience analysis, and competitive insights
- Own and maintain planning documents, trackers, and flowcharts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Pull and analyze competitive research
- Support budget tracking, pacing, and monthly financial reporting to ensure campaigns are accurately tracked, actualized, and billed
- Communicate proactively with team members to flag questions, risks, or discrepancies
- Participate in internal, client, and partner meetings, building confidence and presentation skills
- Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, investment, analytics, and operations teams
- Demonstrate curiosity and actively build knowledge of the media landscape and CPG space
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or related field
- Knowledge of the principles of advertising, marketing, and media
- Proficiency with Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 0–1 year of relevant experience (internships included)
- Strong interest in media, advertising, consumer behaviors
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Eagerness to learn media tools, platforms, and financial processes
Compensation Range
$34,000—$60,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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Salary : $34,000 - $60,000