Saatchi & Saatchi

Senior Planner, Strategy

Saatchi & Saatchi$66K — $101K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
  • 2+ years in media planning/strategy, agency experience preferred
  • Familiar with Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, and flowchart software
  • Knowledge of cross-channel media and client business
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to and execute media strategy development
  • Create media strategy recommendations under supervisor guidance
  • Present and maintain media plans with updates as needed
  • Steward reports, analyze competition via Strategy software
  • Prepare flowcharts and budgets for media planning
  • Issue buying specs and guidelines for negotiations
  • Review and verify media buys for proper execution
  • Engage with vendors to assess media channel value

Benefits

  • Medical coverage, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off related to personal needs
Full Job Description
Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Planner, Strategy to support the day-to-day Media Planning and Strategy function, aiding in the development, execution, and stewardship of media plans for assigned client's business. This position will also mentor junior staff members in day to day activities and reports directly to the Supervisor/AMD, Strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for contributing to the development of and executing strategy for the functional area
  • Develop media strategy and recommendations under supervisor guidance
  • Present media plans and provide plan maintenance including objectives/strategies and updates
  • Maintain stewardship of reports including competitive analysis using Strategy software to assess media schedules of competitors, interpret data and draw conclusions
  • Prepare flowcharts and budgets for media plan development and maintenance
  • Prepare and issue buying specs and guidelines to buyers including delivery goals and budgets for use in negotiations
  • Review and verify media buys to ensure proper execution
  • Meet with vendor community to analyze value and applicability of media channels for client media plan

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S., preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in media planning/strategy
  • Agency experience highly preferred
  • Computer Skills/Software Knowledge: Microsoft Suite, Nielsen Suite, Kantar, IMS, Flowchart Software, R/F and
  • Optimization Software, Social Tracking tools, comScore, Prisma, Mbox, MRI/GfK, GWI
  • Strong knowledge of cross-channel media, with a drive for curiosity and passion for client's business
  • Demonstrate ability to learn new propriety software and processes quickly and proficiently
  • Solid written and verbal skills, with ability to present to clients, maintain client correspondence and internal documentation
  • Detail-oriented, good follow through, able to multi-task, and work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Meet client and internal deadlines and obligations
  • Manage projects, resources, stakeholders, and participants
  • Be a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems/issues

Additional information

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.

Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $101,790.00/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 10/10/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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