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American Water Works

Associate, Planning Engineer

PA · On-site

Requisition ID: 110054 Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits ...

City of Claremont

Associate Planner

Claremont, CA · On-site

$85K - $103K/yr

Brings planning judgment and attention to detail Is comfortable managing projects and working ... The Associate Planner may supervise lower-level staff and provide technical direction to ...

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How much do associate planning jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate planning in the United States is $78,283.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Planner, you need a foundational understanding of urban planning principles, data analysis, and report writing, typically supported by a degree in urban planning, geography, or a related field. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), project management software, and relevant planning regulations is often required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills help you effectively collaborate with stakeholders and address complex planning issues. These skills and qualifications are important for creating well-informed, sustainable plans that meet community needs and regulatory standards.

What are Associate Planners?

Associate Planners are professionals who support the planning and execution of projects within organizations, typically in fields like urban planning, event planning, or corporate strategy. They assist senior planners with research, data analysis, report preparation, and coordination of activities to ensure projects meet their objectives and comply with relevant regulations. Associate Planners often interact with stakeholders, provide recommendations, and help manage timelines and resources. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build experience and advance in planning-related careers.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Planners when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Associate Planners often juggle several projects at once, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. Balancing competing deadlines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all project requirements are met requires strong organizational skills and clear communication. Learning to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and adapt to shifting project scopes is key to success in this role. Many organizations provide mentorship and collaborative tools to support new Associate Planners as they develop these essential competencies.

What is the difference between Associate Planning vs Planning Analyst?

AspectAssociate PlanningPlanning Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; often entry-levelBachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; some roles prefer experience
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, retail, manufacturing, or logistics sectorsCorporate offices, consulting firms, or industry-specific departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in retail, manufacturing, and supply chain companiesUsed across industries like finance, retail, and manufacturing for data-driven planning
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

While both roles involve planning and data analysis, Associate Planning typically serves as an entry-level position supporting senior planners, focusing on data collection and basic analysis. Planning Analysts often handle more complex data analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning tasks, requiring more experience or advanced degrees. Both roles are vital in ensuring effective resource allocation and operational efficiency within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Associate Planning job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,283 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Senior Associate, Planning

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$49K - $71K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT - Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions - to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients' brands, and to buy more products and services from them.Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world's best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry's best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today's challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come. Because we know that heat arises the intersection of complementary forces, our professionals come from myriad disciplines and backgrounds: data, analytics, and insights, content and creative production, communications and strategy, finance and marketing, and sociology, psychology, and other liberal arts disciplines.

Overview

The role of the Senior Associate, Planning is to be the day-to-day steward on media communication for assigned brands, including accurate budget control and flow of digital media activity.  You will be required to develop and maintain a strong knowledge of client business and apply online media understanding accordingly to help deliver against the clients' needs/objectives.  You will work closely with the Managers in the development and communication of all media recommendations.  You will also be responsible for management, oversight and priority setting for respective Associates.

Our team is energetic, fun and collaborative. We work on the corporate differentiation/branding part of the account. We are committed to developing good work and enjoy our jobs and team.

Responsibilities
  • Assist the Manager in development of digital media plan options and recommendations
  • Maintain accurate budget control and flow of media activity and update client on timely/consistent basis
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of online media fundamentals, including media math, target audience development, and communication goals (reach/frequency)
  • Demonstrate proficiency with systems/tools (MRI, MediaTools, ComScore)
  • Gather and analyze appropriate research to provide sound, strategic, consumer-insights-driven digital media recommendations
  • Establish collaborative, productive working relationship with implementation teams to ensure media strategies are being delivered and brand goals and client needs are being met
  • Ensure proper execution of digital media plans by monitoring buys/schedules
  • Develop strong working relationship with partner agencies (where/when applicable), helping create a seamless communications process
  • Demonstrate creativity and agility when problem solving
  • Deliver POVs/position papers on key client issues and/or client opportunities
  • Prepare media authorizations per approved plans/project requests
Qualifications
  • 1+ years of Media Planning experience
  • MediaTools knowledge is a must
  • Familiarity with Competitive systems (AdViews/Kantar)
  • Working knowledge of Syndicated research tools (eg. MRI, Comscore, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency within Excel
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Professional, with strong teamwork skills
  • Curious and motivated
  • Solution-oriented problem solver
  • Adept at time management and handling shifting priorities
Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on 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: $49,305- $71,645 annually. 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 11/23/2025.

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

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 Compensation Range: USD $49,305.00 - USD $71,645.00/Annually. 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 10/27/2025.Employment Type: OTHER

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