Job Description
Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader with a rich history of over 80 years. The Associate, Partner Direct will be responsible for managing media communication for a global electronics client, including budget control and digital media activity oversight. Responsibilities Support the creation, management, and stewardship of client media plans and investments Gather and Analyze market data to determine the client’s advertising placement needs Assist the Senior Media Associate with plan stewardship and management Help monitoring and meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy of plan implementation Manage budgets, submit purchase authorizations, and resolve billing discrepancies Skills 0-2 years of digital media planning experience is required Strong communication skills both written and verbal and a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, but they will embrace a role that requires a mix of art and science Experience developing and presenting their thoughts and ideas and ability to speak up with new ideas Ability to think critically, analyze everything, and look for unconventional solutions to problems Thorough and exceptional organizational skills Proficiency with MS Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills Strong organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Company Overview With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. It was founded in 1936, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is