ROLE PURPOSE

The Planning Associate will support the planning team across multiple projects and tasks that will help advance larger projects and strategies bymaintainingand managing clients' media plans andassistingin the preparation of presentations. They are expected to take daily responsibility for the assigned accounts and ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with the strategy, under the supervision of a manager. You will handle the daily tactical management of the media communications account and must work well in a team environment.Therole involves helping to create media campaigns across multiple channels andassistingin the planning, implementation, and maintenance of multi-channel media campaigns. The ability to learn new skills and procedures is essential.

This position is for the Offshore Team of Dentsu Argentina, and works for teamslocatedinDentsu'sagencies in other countries. Has a local support team that leads the integration and relationship with the other members of the Offshore Team in Argentina.

TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Support the Planning team in all phases of the media strategy process.

Work with teams to prepare proposals based on briefs, working on campaignobjectives, budgets, and timelines.

Assistin creating mediaobjectivesand strategies for clients.

Support teams in creating and analyzing audience reports, reach and frequency reports, and other data collections for business reviews.

Prepare competitive analysis reports with graphs andinsights,for digital media, offline media, and social channels by extracting data from media tools.

Prepare proposal presentations and flowcharts, and make necessary adjustments based on client requests.

Assistwith adjustments to media plan details as needed.

Prepare and update timelines to meet required dates.

Create and update campaign flowcharts.

Complete forms for media authorizations, send them to media vendors and clients, and follow up for approval.

Activelyparticipatein campaign implementation, working alongside activation teams using flowcharts, budgets, traffic sheets, and taxonomy for setup in media platforms, tracking codes, and other elements.

Request, receive, traffic, and control creative assets with creative agencies, perform QA with involved internal teams, responsible for aggregating andmaintainingcreativespecificationsandmanageother operating process details.

Lead the aggregation of proof-of-purchase materials (post-launch screenshots).

Manage the trafficking process and prepare traffic sheets.

Follow up on media authorization forms with clients, media vendors, and internal teams to obtain approvals.

Monitor the pacing and flights of budgets through the campaign flowcharts, control planned versus actual outcomes,identifydeviations, inform internalteamsand involved media vendors, and propose recommendations to improve performance andoptimizethe budget.

Oversee the billing process with internal teams and media vendors.

Reconcile invoices with media vendorsreviewbillable amounts to clients, verify invoices with the Finance department, send them toclientsandfollowupthem

Keep all data updated in thesystems

As part of the Offshore Team of Dentsu Argentina, you must activelyparticipatein the weekly virtual networking meetings with other members of the Argentina offshore team.

You must alsoparticipatein the Offshore Team's peer-to-peer engagement activities held periodically in our Buenos Aires offices, except for those who are notlocatedin that city.

QUALIFICATIONS

0to1years of experience.

A bachelor'sdegree, preferably in marketing, advertising, finance, or analytics, will be valued.

Prior internships or work experience in a professional environment are preferred.

Understanding ofbasic Digital Marketing concepts.

Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong analytical thinking, comfortable with data and mathematical skills.

Solution-oriented with strong critical thinking skills.

Interest in offline media, digital media, and programmatic media.

Works well in a team and in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative mindset.

Consistentlydeliversaccurateandtimelywork products.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Strong communicationskills, both verbal and written.

Ability to build strong relationships with the teams you work with.

Proactivity and collaboration with colleagues.

Attention to detail and precision in your work style.

Integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation.

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