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 serves the world’s leading brands through a global network of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive, and generous Unicorns of all kinds.

About the role

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns—open, bold, and curious, and passionate about solving complex problems for clients in unique ways. We’re looking for a stellar Planner who’ll lead the team in bringing transformation to life through cross-platform video, with a focus on the ever-evolving streaming landscape.

Responsibilities

• Become the agency’s 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 linear TV, streaming video, and addressable TV; meet with vendors to discuss product roadmaps and agency wishlists; and build deep partner relationships.
• Promote a culture of shared learning and increase visibility of video expertise within the agency.
• Deliver high-quality video planning & buying for clients, using data and research to provide a smart, thoughtful understanding of how video can achieve (and exceed) objectives and goals.
• Establish operational processes and execute with flawless attention to detail.
• Partner with Precision teams who handle execution and campaign maintenance, working cross-functionally to spread video knowledge and maintain continuous communication with the activation team.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree and two to three years of media planning and/or buying experience (preferably with some online experience).
• Awareness of the video space—inspired by its rapid changes—and a hunger to learn.
• Exceptional communication skills: ability to work on a team, solve problems, and remain flexible to handle client or internal challenges.
• Proven ability to teach analytic skills to others, developing, encouraging, and inspiring them to grow.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• 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 insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.

Pay

USD $60,800.00 - USD $93,600.00/Annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.