Company Description

Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, a leader in marketing, communication and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across four Solution hubs: creative with Publicis Communications (Publicis Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, BBH, Marcel, Fallon, MSL, Prodigious), media services with Publicis Media (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Blue 449, Performics, Digitas), digital business transformation with Publicis.Sapient and health & wellness communications with Publicis Health. Publicis Groupe’s agencies are present in over 100 countries around the world.

We are fully remote due to COVID19, but office is open as an option.

Job Description

The primary role of the Market Operations Associate is to work closely with the Market Operations Supervisor to execute operational responsibilities for approved media plans. The Market Operations Associate is required to be a strong independent contributor who utiliizes designated software to achieve operational goals.   

Specific Responsibilities 

Manage day-to-day operations, which include but are not limited to: 

Utilizing software to accurately input media buys, code/reconcile vendor invoices, actualize media spend and bill  regional clients  

Utilizing software to complete reporting requirements within stipulated deadlines 

Utilizing critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to accurately and completely respond to regional client requests in a timely manner 

Completing required agency training courses offered by managers, vendors and online modules related to media, media billing and personal skills development. 

Mastering the full-range of media systems required for the role  

Maintaining and managing assigned projects and managing internal team communication  

Maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers 

Demonstrating initiative by identifying ways to improve operational efficiency 

Serving as a primary point of contact for day-to-day requests from Agency Teams 

Consistently delivering high-quality work within deadline  

Consistently able to articulate both the company and group mission by embodying the Agency’s values in work and collaborative efforts 

Consistently able to articulate group and individual goals by actively particiapting in all steps of the performance assessment process  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university  

One year of media/communications planning experience (Beneficial but not mandatory) 

Bilingual: English and Spanish 

Strong numeracy and Excel skills 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Must be detailed oriented, focused and have the ability to multitask  

Ability to actively participate and eventually lead telephone and online meetings 

Ability to prioritize and organize projects to meet internal and external deadlines  

Must be able to work as a team player  

Demonstrate initiative and desire for learning, with ongoing interest in understanding emerging trends in media, marketing and communications 

Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to teamwork 

Demonstrate leadership skills and growth potential for future supervisory roles 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.