Senior Associate, Partner Direct

Company description PHM is the leading health media agency in the US, dedicated to connecting people with meaningful health and wellness experiences every day. By reimagining media's role in healthcare, PHM delivers best-in-class solutions, pushing the boundaries of media through data, content, commerce and creativity. Our teams' spirit of innovation and genuine passion for health inspire bold and meaningful work for our clients, and we do it all with #phmlove. Overview As a Senior Associate, Partner Direct, you will support media planning and execution across a range of campaigns, gaining hands‑on experience in media strategy, partner collaboration, and campaign management. You will take ownership of small to medium‑size projects while building a strong foundation in media execution. Responsibilities Assist in media planning preparation, including consideration set development and RFP issuance/management Support end-to-end campaign launch management, ensuring timely execution Track and ensure adherence to brand safety and verification standards Manage creative spec coordination with internal teams and external partners Contribute to media placement taxonomy configuration Assist in partner-level forecasting and investment tracking Begin developing relationships with key media partners, enhancing negotiation and collaboration skills Knowledge You Will Gain Deep understanding of how the agency workflow operates and how campaigns progress from planning to execution Strong grasp of client business objectives and how they inform media strategies Practical experience with the media planning process, including data analysis and reporting Comprehensive knowledge of the media marketplace and key partner landscape Exposure to negotiation tactics and media partner collaboration Hands‑on experience using agency planning tools and industry software Qualifications 18 months to 2+ years of media planning, buying, or related industry experience Experience working with media planning tools (e.g., Prisma, MediaOcean, or similar platforms) is a plus 1+ years of experience with MS Excel (ability to perform complex functions preferred) Preferred experience in planning any of the following media & audience campaigns: Digital Endemic/Lifestyle, Video, Audio (Terrestrial & Streaming), Print, OOH, HCP, or Payer/Managed Market Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation Range: $53,000 - $75,000 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, 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. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Publicis Groupe ANZ