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Entry Level Media Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Programmatic media planning and activation goes to the heart of Horizon's investment focus. Job ... Responsible for entry-level training and onboarding 20% Strategic Planning & Optimizations

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Programmatic media planning and activation goes to the heart of Horizon's investment focus. Job ... Responsible for entry-level training and onboarding 20% Strategic Planning & Optimizations

This entry-level position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual eager to grow within ... Partner with media buyers, planners, and accounting teams to resolve billing issues and facilitate ...

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Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Programmatic media planning and activation goes to the heart of Horizon's investment focus. Job ... Responsible for entry-level training and onboarding 20% Strategic Planning & Optimizations

Supervisor, Programmatic

New York, NY · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Programmatic media planning and activation goes to the heart of Horizon's investment focus. Job ... Responsible for entry-level training and onboarding 20% Strategic Planning & Optimizations

Specialist-Paid Media

Lyndhurst, NJ · On-site

$42K - $60K/yr

This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is passionate about digital marketing, eager to learn, and excited to make an impact by supporting the planning and execution of paid media initiatives ...

Planner

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

This entry-level planning position offers the opportunity to contribute and participate in a ... media posts. * Coordinate printing of project deliverables. * Work with project managers to ...

This entry-level planning position offers the opportunity to contribute and participate in a ... media posts. * Coordinate printing of project deliverables. * Work with project managers to ...

... media. Senior Associates are also typically responsible for managing entry-level team members ... including planning, investment, operations and analytics. * Work with publishers to implement ...

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How much do entry level media planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level media planner in the United States is $65,702.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Media Planner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Media Planner, you need a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with media planning tools such as Nielsen, comScore, Google Analytics, or media buying platforms is advantageous. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment help you excel in this role. These skills ensure you can craft and execute efficient media strategies that meet client objectives and support effective teamwork.

What is an Entry Level Media Planner job?

An Entry Level Media Planner assists in developing and executing advertising and media strategies for clients. They research target audiences, analyze media channels, and collaborate with teams to ensure effective ad placements within budget. Responsibilities often include monitoring campaign performance, negotiating media buys, and preparing reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant media planning tools. It's a great starting point for a career in advertising and marketing.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an Entry Level Media Planner?

As an Entry Level Media Planner, your day often involves assisting in the development of media campaigns by researching target audiences, analyzing data, and collaborating with senior planners or account teams. You may prepare reports, evaluate advertising channels, monitor campaign performance, and ensure campaigns remain on schedule and within budget. Regular meetings with internal teams or media vendors are common, as is the need to stay current with industry trends and new media opportunities. This hands-on experience builds a solid foundation for a media planning career and helps you understand how your work supports the overall marketing strategy.

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Company Description

About Team One: 

Team One is Publicis Groupe's fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We're known as the 'architects of aspiration' helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.  

We're a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices-Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we're proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moet Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture that have been recognized with honors like Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators and Ad Age's Best Places to Work.

Job Description

About this Position: 

As a Media Coordinator, you'll support the Media Planning team in developing media plans for Lexus Dealer Association (aka LDA) local markets. This entry level role gives you hands-on exposure to a wide mix of channels including digital, TV, print, radio, events, and more. Along the way, you'll build a strong foundation in media strategy, planning tools, and marketplace dynamics while learning the ins and outs of agency operations.

What You'll Do: 

  • Assist in the curation of data for market media plans
  • Assist Media team with responsibilities for assigned markets including but not limited to:
    • Drafting goal entries for local buys
    • Reviewing Spot Buys for accuracy based on guidelines provided
    • Updating flowcharts and budgets
    • Performing budget and billing reconciliations
  • Maintain digital buys and compile metrics reports
  • Review accuracy of the Master Planning Sheets
  • Contribute to POV evaluations
  • Pull media and market research (using tools like Simmons, IMS, comScore, Kantar)

What You Bring: 

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Prior relevant internship experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of basic math
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who collaborates well in a large group

Why It's Great to Work Here:

  • We live by our C.O.R.E. values:
    • Collaborative - We work together to get better stuff done than we could alone 
    • Optimistic - Honest and confident in our quest forward; believing the impossible is possible
    • Results-driven - Creativity is always in service of results and never for its own sake
    • Entrepreneurial - Build something new. Shoot for the moon. 
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and 'work perks' like great options for medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, family forming assistance reimbursement, pet adoption assistance + "pawternity" leave, etc.
  • We have a hybrid work schedule (4 days a week in office / 1 day from wherever your heart desires)
  • We're part of Publicis Groupe which is a huge global network, so there are many resources that come with that like Business Resource Groups for a variety of communities like Publicis Parents, VivaWomen, MOCA (Men of Color Alliance), Egalite, etc.
  • We give back to our communities with our annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
  • We love to grow our talent and promote from within whenever possible, and we offer professional development trainings and regular structured performance reviews.
  • We have a lot fun! We have a whole committee called "Team Fun" that plans parties and events for us to celebrate birthdays, holidays, cultural moments, etc. Some recent fun events include a flower bouquet bar, origami lessons, and hearing from creative entrepreneurs at our Moonshot speaker series.
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 USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

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

 Compensation Range: USD $40,280.00 - USD $57,008.00/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 7/20/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME