Media Planner
About the role
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. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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