Media Planner

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Title: Media Planner
Location: New York
Company: SSCG Media Group (An Omnicom Media Company)

About Us

SSCG Media Group is one of the largest full-service 100% pharma-focused strategic media planning and buying groups in the world and were proud to be part of Omnicom Media Group.

But heres what really matters:

Were a team that believes great work starts with curious minds collaborative energy and people who arent afraid to speak up. Our values Substance Style Conviction and Grace guide how we show up for our clients and for each other.

We move fast. We support each other. We grow talent.

We are committed to providing meaningful growth opportunities and early ownership for our team members.

Who You Are

As a Media Planner you move from execution support to strategic ownership.

Youre not just maintaining the plan youre helping shape it.
Youre not just taking notes youre leading conversations.
Youre not just tracking deadlines youre driving momentum.

Youre ready for more automony more strategy and more client exposure.

What Youll Own

Strategy & Plan Development

You help set the pace for the team.

Youll start connecting the why behind the plan and not just the what

• Contribute to the development of full-funnel media strategies across channels
• Translate brand objectives into tactical media recommendations
• Analyze competitive insights and research to inform planning decisions
• Partner with Senior members of the team to build integrated data-informed plans

Plan Management & Optimization

Youll develop confidence managing both details and performance impact.

• Own media flowcharts and budget allocations with accuracy and accountability
• Monitor plan performance in collaborations with Data & Analytics Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search Social & Programmatic) teams
• Identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments
• Maintain planning tools and documentation with precision

Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Your voice becomes part of the client conversation

• Lead portions of client meetings and internal cross-discipline status calls
• Present plan updates and explain strategic recommendations clearly
• Serve as key liaison between Planning Project Management Data & Analytics Meda Tech & Operations and Biddable (Search Social & Programmatic) teams

Strategic Presence & Ownership

Your voice carries weight in shaping decisions

• Think ahead and anticipate business needs
• Bring thoughtful perspectives to planning discussions
• Confidently communicate brand knowledge and media rationale
• Proactively flag risks opportunities and gaps

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree (Advertising/Marketing Communications or Business preferred)
• 1-2 years of media planning experience (Pharma vertical is a plus!)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and translate into action
• Comfort managing budgets and planning documents
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to speak up and contribute to ideas

Why This Role Is a BIG deal

This is where you:

• Move from supporting strategy to shaping it
• Gain real client-facing experience
• Build cross-channel expertise
• Develop strategic confidence
• Prepare for Senior Planner growth

This is where your career shifts from execution to influence.

If youre ready to elevate your thinking and make a measurable impact this is the right next move for you!

$66500 - $73000

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