Media Associate

Overview The Media Associate serves as a key support role in managing a client’s media and communication needs. This position requires a solid understanding of the client’s business, media landscape, and consumer behavior to help deliver strategic and effective media solutions. The Associate collaborates closely with the Media Supervisor or Associate Media Director to develop, execute, and communicate media recommendations. Responsibilities Media Knowledge & Execution Demonstrate understanding of media fundamentals, including terminology and calculations for both offline and digital channels Exhibit proficiency with a client’s media planning and billing processes Maximize the use of agency resources and tools to gather and analyze research to support recommendations Client & Vendor Relations Be recognized as a source of information for clients particularly related to the daily stewardship of their media budgets Ensure that client relationships continue to be strengthened by the quality of deliverables and client satisfaction with the work Serve as a primary point of contact for client’s day‑to‑day requests Maintain positive relationships with vendors and co‑workers who support the media billing function (e.g., internal accounting and vendor sales departments) Project & Team Coordination Maintain and manage assigned projects and manage internal team communication on a timely/consistent basis Support local teams by responding to their inquiries, sharing best practices, and providing case studies from other markets Team & Culture Consistently be able to articulate company and group mission Embode agency values in daily work and collaboration Participate fully in performance reviews and goal‑setting processes Business Acumen Uphold an in-depth knowledge of a client’s business, both from a current situation and historical perspective Quality Assurance Deliver consistent high‑quality work Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university 1+ year of media or communications planning experience (preferred but not required) Language & Communication Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish Strong written and verbal communication skills Leadership & Collaboration Demonstrate initiative and desire for learning, with ongoing interest in understanding emerging trends in media, marketing and communications Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to teamwork Demonstrate leadership skills and growth potential for future supervisory roles Ability to participate in and eventually lead virtual meetings Ability to prioritize and organize projects for self to meet internal and external deadlines Training & Development Learn and complete required agency training courses offered by managers, vendors and online modules related to media, research, media billing and personal skills development Explore the agency’s scope‑of‐work required by the client and understand how the Media Associate role contributes to the expected deliverables Understand the metrics in annual agency evaluations and the action plans in place to improve performance Benefits 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Publicisgroupe