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How much do associate planning director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate planning director in Ohio is $97,663.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate planning director?

An Associate Planning Director is a mid-to-senior level professional typically found in advertising, marketing, or media agencies. They are responsible for developing strategic plans to guide campaigns and initiatives, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market trends. This role involves overseeing a team of planners, collaborating with creative and account teams, and presenting insights to clients. They play a crucial part in shaping brand strategies and optimizing campaign effectiveness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate planning director?

To thrive as an Associate Planning Director, you need strong strategic thinking, data analysis, and communication skills, typically backed by a degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Proficiency with media planning tools (such as Comscore, Nielsen, or Google Analytics), presentation software, and often experience with project management platforms is essential. Leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving are standout soft skills for guiding teams and building client relationships. These capabilities are crucial for developing effective marketing strategies, ensuring campaign success, and fostering productive teamwork in a competitive environment.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate planning director and how can they be addressed?

As an Associate Planning Director, one of the main challenges is balancing strategic vision with day-to-day project management, ensuring that campaigns meet both client goals and internal timelines. Navigating complex stakeholder relationships and integrating feedback from multiple teams—such as creative, media, and account management—can also be demanding. To address these challenges, it's important to maintain clear communication, prioritize tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative team culture. Regular check-ins and leveraging project management tools can help keep projects on track and stakeholders aligned.

What is the difference between Associate Planning Director vs Planning Manager?

AspectAssociate Planning DirectorPlanning Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or related field; often advanced certificationsBachelor's degree; relevant certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, project oversight, collaboration with senior leadershipProject management, team coordination, client interaction
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large firms, government agencies, and consulting firmsCommon in architecture, urban planning, and development companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles with similar seniority and responsibilitiesRoles focused on project execution and team management

The Associate Planning Director typically holds a higher strategic role with more leadership responsibilities compared to a Planning Manager, who focuses more on project execution and team coordination. Both roles require relevant education and certifications, but the Associate Planning Director often engages in broader planning initiatives and interacts more with executive teams.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Associate Planning Director jobs?

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Infographic showing various Associate Planning Director job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,663 per year, or $47 per hour.

Senior Associate, Planning & Analysis - Private Client Office

Columbus, OH • On-site

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees
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$79K - $99K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 500 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is primarily responsible for leading and coordinating the budgeting and forecasting process, including the short- and long-term projection of earnings and capital over varying economic scenarios. FP&A operates in close cooperation with firmwide groups in each line of business to prepare management reports and presentations for the Operating Committee and the Board of Directors.

As a Senior Associate, Planning & Analysis in the Private Client Office, you are primarily responsible for leading and coordinating the budgeting and forecasting process, including the short- and long-term projection of earnings and capital over varying economic scenarios.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders: firm-wide, Functional Finance and lines of business teams
  • Serve as a liaison between Firm-wide P&A, lines of business, Functional Finance teams and other support teams in order to provide impactful reporting, planning and insightful analyses
  • Produce presentations, analysis and supporting materials for key internal clients including senior management; participate and support ad-hoc special projects and requests as needed
  • Develop, consolidate and present insightful and robust qualitative and quantitative financial analysis including annual budget, quarterly/monthly forecast variances
  • Create, maintain and review financial models and analyses (both recurring and ad-hoc)
  • Conduct "deep dive" analyses on key issues impacting client to determine root cause and propose solutions
  • Collaborate with business partners across P&A, lines of business and the firm to ensure the timely, accurate and effective delivery of recurring and ad-hoc initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment
  • BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting
  • 4 plus years of relevant FP&A experience
  • Sound judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidate must be comfortable with frequently changing priorities
  • The ability to comprehend and clearly communicate complex concepts and maintain composure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent organizational, management, and both verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Strong technical and analytical skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase, Visual Basic and macros
  • Ability to navigate multiple data sets and synthesize into cohesive presentation and recommendations
  • Detail oriented individual with the ability to work well under pressure, handling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
  • Team oriented, inquisitive, critical thinker who anticipates questions from internal clients and senior management and ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Financial services industry Experience preferred
  • CFA, CPA, MBA is a plus
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