Associate, Integrated Media Planning
OMD · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Consulting$45k/yrFull-time
Entry-level role supporting the coordination and execution of media plans under the guidance of a Senior Associate.
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
Requirements
- 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
Pay
$45,000
Schedule
Minimum of three days per week in the office; some teams require five days per week.