Analyst, Media Business Operations
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year U.S Campaigns Brand Experience Agency of the Year Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner Digitas serves the worlds leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
The Digitas culture is made up of fearless inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.
What youll do:
As a Media BusinessOperations Analystyou will play a central role in collaborating with Media Accounts Payable and Client Finance teamson a daily basis. Areas of focus will include partnering with Media on monthly reconciliation efforts tracking invoice reconciliation reviewing financial data for irregularities on a regular on-going basis confirming proper storage of key financial documents and striving for operational excellence. The Analyst will provide regular feedback to Media Business Operations Manager and internal teams on reconciliation progress.
Day to day your role includes:
Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners
Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification
Perform invoice discrepancy resolution ina timelyfashion
Manage pending invoice list for your account(s) weekly and report progress to manager
Prepare andsubmitall new partner setup and bill / pay needs
Provide adhoc spendreporting mediabillingand project support as applicable
Impart daily support to media financeaccounts payable and partners
Conduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns within client authorized budgets ensure Insertion Order acceptance
Participant and organize bi-weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPIs and discrepancy resolution needs
Execute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectations
Reconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlines
Support media teams in monthly client billing approvals toidentifyareas of review to promote accuracy
Fulfill campaign audits byvalidatingfinancial documentation and proper storage
Become proficient with media buyingtool campaign financial lifecycle procurement system buying best practices and audit procedures to achieve overall operational efficiency
Werelooking for strong impactful work experience which typically includes:
Four-year degree
1-2 years experience
Creativeagencyexperience desired
Effective time management skills
Proficiencyin MS office suite (MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint)
Comfortable with technology and computers
Ability to multi-task and show initiative
Proficient in managing numbers
Team player
Strong leadership qualities
Detail oriented
Highly organized
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Innovative problem solver
Fiscally responsible
Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Google Gemini DALLE Midjourney) is a plus especially for tasks like ideation research or content generation.
Got the sparkle Apply if you believe your unique skills area fit.
Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically please contact
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more
