What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Planner position at Omnicom Media?
Agency
Omnicom Media
Job Function
Media
Job Subfunction
Media Planning and Buying
Job Description
Title: Media Planner
Location: Hamilton
Company: SSCG Media Group (An Omnicom Media Company)
About Us
SSCG Media Group is one of the largest full-service, 100% pharma-focused strategic media planning and buying groups in the world — and we’re proud to be part of Omnicom Media Group.
But Here’s What Really Matters
We’re a team that believes great work starts with curious minds, collaborative energy, and people who aren’t afraid to speak up. Our values — Substance, Style, Conviction, and Grace — guide how we show up for our clients and for each other.
We move fast. We support each other. We grow talent.
We are committed to providing meaningful growth opportunities and early ownership for our team members.
Who You Are
As a Media Planner, you move from execution support to strategic ownership.
You’re not just maintaining the plan — you’re helping shape it.
You’re not just taking notes — you’re leading conversations.
You’re not just tracking deadlines — you’re driving momentum.
You’re ready for more automony, more strategy and more client exposure.
What You’ll Own
Strategy & Plan Development
You help set the pace for the team.
You’ll start connecting the “why” behind the plan and not just the “what”
You’ll develop confidence managing both details and performance impact.
Your voice becomes part of the client conversation
Your voice carries weight in shaping decisions
This Is Where You
If you’re ready to elevate your thinking and make a measurable impact, this is the right next move for you!
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
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Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Omnicom Media
Job Function
Media
Job Subfunction
Media Planning and Buying
Job Description
Title: Media Planner
Location: Hamilton
Company: SSCG Media Group (An Omnicom Media Company)
About Us
SSCG Media Group is one of the largest full-service, 100% pharma-focused strategic media planning and buying groups in the world — and we’re proud to be part of Omnicom Media Group.
But Here’s What Really Matters
We’re a team that believes great work starts with curious minds, collaborative energy, and people who aren’t afraid to speak up. Our values — Substance, Style, Conviction, and Grace — guide how we show up for our clients and for each other.
We move fast. We support each other. We grow talent.
We are committed to providing meaningful growth opportunities and early ownership for our team members.
Who You Are
As a Media Planner, you move from execution support to strategic ownership.
You’re not just maintaining the plan — you’re helping shape it.
You’re not just taking notes — you’re leading conversations.
You’re not just tracking deadlines — you’re driving momentum.
You’re ready for more automony, more strategy and more client exposure.
What You’ll Own
Strategy & Plan Development
You help set the pace for the team.
You’ll start connecting the “why” behind the plan and not just the “what”
- Contribute to the development of full-funnel media strategies across channels
- Translate brand objectives into tactical media recommendations
- Analyze competitive insights and research to inform planning decisions
- Partner with Senior members of the team to build integrated, data-informed plans
You’ll develop confidence managing both details and performance impact.
- Own media flowcharts and budget allocations with accuracy and accountability
- Monitor plan performance in collaborations with Data & Analytics, Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search, Social & Programmatic) teams
- Identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments
- Maintain planning tools and documentation with precision
Your voice becomes part of the client conversation
- Lead portions of client meetings and internal cross-discipline status calls
- Present plan updates and explain strategic recommendations clearly
- Serve as key liaison between Planning, Project Management, Data & Analytics, Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search, Social & Programmatic) teams
Your voice carries weight in shaping decisions
- Think ahead and anticipate business needs
- Bring thoughtful perspectives to planning discussions
- Confidently communicate brand knowledge and media rationale
- Proactively flag risks, opportunities and gaps
- Bachelor’s degree (Advertising/Marketing, Communications, or Business preferred)
- 1-2 years of media planning experience (Pharma vertical is a plus!)
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and translate into action
- Comfort managing budgets and planning documents
- Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence to speak up and contribute to ideas
This Is Where You
- Move from supporting strategy to shaping it
- Gain real client-facing experience
- Build cross-channel expertise
- Develop strategic confidence
- Prepare for Senior Planner growth
If you’re ready to elevate your thinking and make a measurable impact, this is the right next move for you!
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
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Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000