Dentsu Aegis Network
Senior Associate, Local Investment
Dentsu Aegis Network, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
The Sr. Associate, is an integral part of the Linear buying process. This role is essential in the day-to-day tactical management of Linear audio and video buys. This is a supportive role to the Manager/Sr. Manager team. Sr. Associate, may be assigned small accounts to activate and manage under direct supervision from the Supervisor/Director.
Key Areas of Responsibility Media Buying and Execution
Send RFPs to vendors
Responsible for placements being entered in Prisma/MO and QA
Responsible for ensuring that campaigns have gone live
Responsible for weekly stewardship of campaigns
Pull reporting on a weekly basis and inform Manager if the campaign/vendor is not pacing to deliver
Actualize billing- vendor invoices, Nielsen and any other invoices required for tracking in a timely manner
Work with Managers/Supervisors compile final/wrap reporting at end of campaign
Client & Internal Relationships
May participate and contribute in client face to face meetings
Engages with all contacts in a professional and respectful manner
Possess mature and professional business acumen in personal and written communications
Keeps up with the latest trends in media
Informs planning/ client/team of any issues
Participates in face to face vendor meetings
Builds positive relationships with internal and external teams
Strategic Thinking & Leadership
Keeps current with market research (industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites)
Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to apply learnings over time.
Recognize potential issues and problems, know when to bring to a supervisor’s attention and/or propose solutions
Takes clear ownership of assigned tasks
Communications Skills
Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner
Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially
Experience / Knowledge Required
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
1+ years of industry experience
Strong math and analytical skills
Stringent attention to detail
Strong communication skills- both oral and written
Desire to learn more about Local Activation
Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn server –based software and tools
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles and Detroit). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors , including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies . For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
#LI‑KR1
#LI‑Hybrid
Location Chicago
Brand Dentsu X
Time Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color , national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to
ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com
by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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Key Areas of Responsibility Media Buying and Execution
Send RFPs to vendors
Responsible for placements being entered in Prisma/MO and QA
Responsible for ensuring that campaigns have gone live
Responsible for weekly stewardship of campaigns
Pull reporting on a weekly basis and inform Manager if the campaign/vendor is not pacing to deliver
Actualize billing- vendor invoices, Nielsen and any other invoices required for tracking in a timely manner
Work with Managers/Supervisors compile final/wrap reporting at end of campaign
Client & Internal Relationships
May participate and contribute in client face to face meetings
Engages with all contacts in a professional and respectful manner
Possess mature and professional business acumen in personal and written communications
Keeps up with the latest trends in media
Informs planning/ client/team of any issues
Participates in face to face vendor meetings
Builds positive relationships with internal and external teams
Strategic Thinking & Leadership
Keeps current with market research (industry periodicals, email newsletters, websites)
Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to apply learnings over time.
Recognize potential issues and problems, know when to bring to a supervisor’s attention and/or propose solutions
Takes clear ownership of assigned tasks
Communications Skills
Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner
Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially
Experience / Knowledge Required
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
1+ years of industry experience
Strong math and analytical skills
Stringent attention to detail
Strong communication skills- both oral and written
Desire to learn more about Local Activation
Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn server –based software and tools
At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles and Detroit). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.
The annual salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors , including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits available with this position include
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies . For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
#LI‑KR1
#LI‑Hybrid
Location Chicago
Brand Dentsu X
Time Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color , national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to
ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com
by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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