Media Planner

Agency:DeutschJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Media Planning and BuyingJob Description:Hybrid Schedule- In Office Tuesday thru ThursdayThe Media Planner is a key member of the media team responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing integrated media campaigns across digital and traditional media channels for a leading B2B technology client. Working closely with the larger team, including analytics, ad operations, finance, and external partners, this role helps translate client objectives into effective media plans that drive measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of media fundamentals, is highly analytical, naturally curious, and enjoys solving problems through data. They are highly organized, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced agency environment while managing multiple priorities. The individual takes ownership of projects from planning through execution, proactively identifies solutions, demonstrates sounds judgement, and works collaboratively to deliver successful campaigns.RESPONSIBLITIESMedia Planning & StrategySupport development and presentation of integrated media strategies aligned to client business objectives and campaign goalsConduct audience, marketplace, competitive, and media research to inform planning recommendationsEvaluate media opportunities across programmatic, online video, CTV, YouTube, paid social, podcasts, streaming audio, and traditional media channelsAssist in developing channel strategies, investment allocations, flight recommendations, and media POVsStay current on media trends, consumer behavior, platform capabilities, measurement solutions, and AI-enabled planning toolsCampaign Planning & ExecutionDevelop integrated media plans, budget trackers, and support campaign documentationCoordinate campaign launches across internal teams and media partnersManage campaign setup and execution across media channels, including coordinating insertion orders (IOs), trafficking requirements, tagging, creative assets, and launch timelinesBuild and maintain campaigns within internal planning and billing systems (e.g., Prisma) to support campaign execution, financial tracking, and reportingEnsure campaigns launch accurately by QA’ing creative assets, tracking tags, landing pages, naming conventions, and vendor deliverablesCommunicate with clients on outstanding asset deliverables and launch progressCampaign & Financial ManagementCoordinate with offshore support to oversee campaign setup in Prisma, trafficking support, billing actualizations, and campaign documentation to ensure accurate and timely executionMonitor campaign pacing, delivery, and budgets by reviewing pacing reports and proactively identifying under or over-delivery, recommending solutions to optimize campaign performanceManage campaign budgets, reconciliations, invoice tracking, and financial documentation throughout the campaign lifecycleWork closely with finance, media vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate billing, campaign actualization, and financial reconciliationMedia Partner ManagementServe as a day-to-day point of contact for media vendors throughout campaign executionDeliver IOs, creative assets, tracking requirements, launch timelines, and campaign updatesWork closely with partners to identify optimization and added value opportunitiesReporting & MeasurementPartner with offshore support to coordinate recurring weekly campaign pacing reports, and QA to ensure reporting accuracy across all partnersCollaborate with analytics and measurement teams on tagging, attribution, and campaign measurement implementationAnalyze campaign performance and translate data into actionable insights and optimization recommendationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 3 years of hands-on media planning and campaign management experience across integrated media channelsStrong understanding of paid media fundamentals across digital and traditional channels, including planning, execution, optimization, and measurementExperience with media research and planning tools such as Nielsen, MRI-Simmons, Telmar, MediaRadar, or similar platformExcellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage deadlines, and communicate priorities effectively to supervisors and cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience managing campaign budgets, pacing, billing, reconciliations, and financial stewardshipExperience coordinating campaign execution, including media authorizations (MAs), insertion orders (IOs), tagging, trafficking, QA, creative asset management, and vendor communicationHighly detail oriented with a proven ability to maintain accuracy across campaign setup, documentation, financial tracking, and reportingStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign performance and develop data-driven recommendationsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with Google Workspace is a plusExperience working with media planning, billing, and campaign management systems (e.g., Prisma) is preferredExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, media partners, and internal stakeholdersPrevious client communication and presentation experienceExperience working on integrated campaigns across multiple media channels is preferred 70,350Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: For US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, California, United States of AmericaType: Full time