What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner, Strategy position at Zenith?
Company Description
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.
Overview
We are currently looking for a Senior Planner, Strategy to support the day to day management of a complex global media business. The role is primarily focused on planning operations, coordination and stewardship, ensuring consistency across markets, timelines, budgets and deliverables, while helping connect strategic inputs and priorities across global markets.
Responsibilities
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $88,000.00/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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/24/2026.
Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement. We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities.
Overview
We are currently looking for a Senior Planner, Strategy to support the day to day management of a complex global media business. The role is primarily focused on planning operations, coordination and stewardship, ensuring consistency across markets, timelines, budgets and deliverables, while helping connect strategic inputs and priorities across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of integrated media strategy and planning across global markets
- Support day-to-day planning across Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Data/DPS and local market teams, keeping inputs, timelines and deliverables on track
- Partner with the Associate Director to synthesize inputs across markets and disciplines into clear, consistent recommendations, identifying gaps and decisions needed
- Opportunity to manage planning operations across key workstreams, including timelines, workback schedules, budgets, deliverables, approvals and market inputs, proactively flagging risks and dependencies
- Support global planning frameworks, templates and guardrails, balancing consistency with local market needs
- Build strong relationships across US Central, local markets and cross-functional teams to support clear communication and ways of working
- Enjoy a fast-paced agency environment with a collaborative, can do mindset and ability to adapt as priorities evolve
- B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
- 2 years of experience in media planning/strategy
- Agency experience highly preferred
- Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
- Strong knowledge of cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for client’s business
- Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
- Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
- Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
- Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants
- Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $88,000.00/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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/24/2026.
Salary : $88,000