Senior Associate, Planning

Business Overview 

If you are looking for a people-first organization that can offer you the career you crave, UM is your home. We are the destination of choice for the world’s best talent, where every individual is empowered to unleash their limitless potential and do the best work of their careers.  

We are always searching for passionate team members who love media and live and breathe our core values of Curiosity, Courage, and Community. We seek out those who aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions, are excited to explore the nuances, and are hungry for personal growth and continuous learning. People who thrive at UM are collaborators by nature who pursue diverse perspectives because they understand that true innovation is driven by inclusivity. As a people-first agency, we provide the information, tools and technology, career development, and empowerment our people need to realize their potential and achieve their career ambitions.   

UM operates in over 100 countries, with 3,000+ people innovating on a roster of powerful brands and our client campaigns have been recognized by the industry’s most competitive global showcases like Cannes Lions, Festival of Media Global, and WARC.   

As a result of our people-first commitment, UM has been celebrated as a FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising & Marketing in the US, a Campaign Best Place to Work in EMEA, a Campaign Asia Diverse & Inclusive Workplace in APAC, a top 3 agency in LATAM by The Effies, and ranked the number one agency in both Canada and MENAT by RECMA. 

We are looking for dynamic, best-in-class talent for a major theatrical/home entertainment/television account. The Senior Associate, Planning plays a crucial role in the development and day-to-day stewardship of media plans in accordance with the strategies developed. This opportunity will continue to propel your career in media, providing a platform to collaborate with a leading consumer brand.  

• Create integrated, holistic media plans across all channels, including TV, Digital, Outdoor, Radio, Print, etc.  

• Manage the day-to-day implementation, optimization, and performance of campaign activities including authorizations, budgets, and the reconciliation process 

• Analyze and provide clients with research data as well as strategic analysis of campaigns 

• Evaluate media proposals and create recommendations that ensure marketing and media objectives are being met 

• Effectively negotiate digital proposals with partners  

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, clients, vendors, and publishers to ensure an effective creation and implementation of campaigns 

• Create competitive analysis of entertainment marketplace on a frequent basis with strategic insights included 

• Assist in financial and billing process; entering in contracts and tracking budgets on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis 

• Mentor Associates and provide opportunities for continued growth and advancement 

• Accommodate ad hoc responsibilities and evolving job duties 

• 1+ years of media planning experience 

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Strong written, verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 

• Ability to work effectively cross functionally and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, internal teams, and other various outside vendors 

• Ability to effectively multi-task competing priorities and projects through time management and organization 

• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities 

• Passion for entertainment marketplace and content (movies, streaming, TV, etc.) 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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