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Media Planner

Publicis Groupe


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Description

Hi thereat Razorfish were leaders in whats next. Since the dawn of the internet weve helped brands move first through every era of transformation defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running () by Campaign US our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate whats coming but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment delivering real business impact wouldnt be possible without our people. We bring together curious driven and diverse thinkers who challenge convention push boundaries and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If youre motivated to work alongside top performers push the boundaries of whats possible and help define where technology business and marketing are headed nextthis is the place to do it.


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Overview

The Media Planner serves as the day-to-day steward of media planning and execution for an assigned brand. This role is responsible for supporting the development of media strategies managing campaign execution and ensuring accurate delivery across channels while building a strong understanding of the clients business and target audiences.

The Planner will contribute to media recommendations and help translate client objectives into effective insight-driven digital media plans working closely with the Supervisor and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Media Planning & Strategy Support

  • Assist in the development of digital media plans channel strategies and tactical recommendations
  • Contribute to audience development including identifying priority segments and supporting more targeted approaches
  • Apply foundational media concepts (reach frequency audience delivery) to planning recommendations

Channel & Campaign Management

  • Support planning and execution across digital and high-impact channels (e.g. online video CTV display paid social linear)
  • Maintain accurate flowcharts budgets and media authorizations
  • Track pacing and delivery to ensure campaigns are running according to plan

Execution Oversight & Optimization

  • Work closely with activation teams to ensure accurate implementation of media plans working closely with the Ad Operations team
  • Monitor campaign performance and flag delivery or pacing issues
  • Assist in identifying optimization opportunities based on performance data

Research & Insights

  • Gather and analyze research (MRI ComScore etc.) to support data-driven media recommendations
  • Help synthesize findings into clear insights for internal teams and client updates
  • Build foundational understanding of how media contributes to broader business goals (e.g. awareness visibility)

Client & Partner Collaboration

  • Support the development of client-ready materials including plan rationales updates and campaign summaries
  • Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and media partners
  • Participate in internal and client meetings contributing to discussions as appropriate

Team Support & Organization

  • Help manage timelines deliverables and priorities across campaigns
  • Support Supervisor and Director in coordinating across planning activation and analytics teams
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree (BA/BS)
  • 12 years of media planning experience
  • Strong understanding of digital media fundamentals (reach frequency audience targeting basics)
  • Familiarity with media tools (e.g. MediaTools/Prisma MRI ComScore or similar platforms)
  • Proficiency in Excel and strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to presentations
  • Highly organized collaborative and solution-oriented
Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation Annual Sick Days Volunteer Days Holiday and Identity days and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
Work Your World Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees are reviewed on an annual basis and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race color ethnicity religion creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability medical condition as defined by applicable state law genetic information marital status military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

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.

Compensation Range: USD $60800.00 - USD $84000.00/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 and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles the Company will offer medical coverage dental vision disability 401k and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/15/2026.

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

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