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Publicis Groupe

Analyst, Media Business Operations

Publicis Groupe, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Company description Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Overview As a Media Business Operations Analyst, you will play a central role in collaborating with Media, Accounts Payable and Client Finance teams on a daily basis. Areas of focus will include partnering with Media on monthly reconciliation efforts, tracking invoice reconciliation, reviewing financial data for irregularities on a regular on‑going basis, confirming proper storage of key financial documents, and striving for operational excellence. The Analyst will provide regular feedback to Media Business Operations Manager and internal teams on reconciliation progress.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly requests for invoices with partners

Complete invoice reconciliation upon media delivery verification

Perform invoice discrepancy resolution in a timely fashion

Manage pending invoice list for your account(s) weekly and report progress to manager

Prepare and submit all new partner setup and bill / pay needs

Provide ad hoc spend reporting, media billing and project support as applicable

Impart daily support to media, finance, accounts payable, and partners

Conduct weekly analysis to ensure media campaigns within client authorized budgets, ensure Insertion Order acceptance

Participant and organize bi-weekly meetings to discuss key financial KPI’s and discrepancy resolution needs

Execute monthly media delivery process to verify delivery adheres to contracted deliverables and client expectations

Reconcile monthly campaign delivery in line with client mandated reconciliation and payment deadlines

Support media teams in monthly client billing approvals to identify areas of review to promote accuracy

Fulfill campaign audits by validating financial documentation and proper storage

Become proficient with media buying tool, campaign financial life cycle, procurement system, buying best practices and audit procedures to achieve overall operational efficiency

Qualifications

Four‑year degree

1‑2 years’ experience

Creative agency experience desired

Effective time management skills

Proficiency in MS office suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

Comfortable with technology and computers

Ability to multi‑task and show initiative

Proficient in managing numbers

Team player

Strong leadership qualities

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Strong interpersonal skills

Self‑motivated

Innovative problem solver

Fiscally responsible

Familiarity with prompt‑based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation.

Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva LaDifférence”meanswe’rebetter together, and we believe thatour differences make us stronger. It means wehonor and celebrate all identities, across all facetsof intersectionality, and it underpins all that we doas an organization. We are focusedon fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $54,495 - $64,415. 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 11/30/2025.

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

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