Analyst, Integrated Investment

About the role

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. Zenith is looking for a talented Negotiator, Investment Strategy. The Negotiator will also effectively leverage experience, knowledge and skills to push fresh thinking to support a major Publicis Media client.

Responsibilities

• Present/talk to Internal & External Brand statuses, take minutes/notes during status calls to alert & inform other teams on changes/upcoming items of note (i.e. creative changes, flighting changes, asset needs, pauses, etc.)
• Flag action items to rest of Investment Strategy (IS), act as resource to Associate
• Play a role in all aspects of campaign planning including vendor liaison
• Manage & aid associate in comms across Investment teams & Planning teams
• Support Supervisor in Upfront Options/Cancellations Workbooks
• Assist or lead in building presentations of plans, insights, and media to clients
• Basic understanding of consumer habits & touchpoints to help inform media plans that deliver on strategic objectives
• Assist in negotiation of Buys, Makegoods, Positioning, Value Add Negotiations
• Draw actionable insights off syndicated data from relevant research partners
• Build relationships with vendors to analyze value and applicability of media vehicles for client media plan
• Prepare and deliver digital plan outlines (budgets, partners, placements, fees)
• Day to day: Build and send RFPs
• Build reco slides for client presentations
• Compile insights to inform investment decisions
• Aid in ongoing comms with vendors – meetings, negotiations
• Aid in development of planning outlines

Qualifications

• 1 year of Negotiation buys
• Experience with Linear buys
• Exhibit sharp attention to detail and strong math skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and experience with HMX, OX and Prisma media platforms
• Strong understanding of media measurement (Nielsen and Comscore)

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401K
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Paid time off (for regular roles)
• Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria are met

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,000.00/Annually.