Associate Planner, Video Investment

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous individuals across a global network of more than 5,500 employees in over 65 offices and 43 countries.

About the role

We’re looking for a stellar Associate Planner who’ll lead the team in bringing transformation to life through cross-platform video and local channels – with a focus on the ever-evolving streaming landscape.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the advanced video landscape, collaborating on day-to-day projects and translating strategies into innovative video plans while building robust client relationships.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest video offerings in the marketplace spanning national & local linear TV, streaming video, and addressable TV; meet with vendors to discuss product roadmaps and agency wishlists; build deep partner relationships.
• Promote a culture of shared learning and increase visibility of video expertise within the agency.
• Deliver high-quality planning & buying for clients, providing a smart, thoughtful understanding of how video can achieve (and exceed) objectives and goals, using data & research.
• Establish operational processes and execute with flawless attention to detail.
• Partner with Precision teams who handle digital execution and campaign maintenance; work cross-functionally to spread video knowledge and establish continuous communication with the activation team.
• Learn about and embrace local formats like local TV, radio, and OOH, which the team often advises on in addition to national video.

Qualifications

• A four-year college education (preferably with some agency/marketing work or internship experience).
• An awareness of the video space – inspired by the rapid changes happening within it – and a hunger to learn.
• Exceptional communication skills – skilled at working on a team, problem-solving, and being flexible to roll with challenges, whether client or internal.
• A strong, proven ability to teach analytic skills to others, developing, encouraging, and inspiring them to grow.
• Willingness to travel as needed – open to new places, new faces, and new ideas.
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Parental and family care leave, family forming assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $73,944.00/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.