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Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60.80K - $93.60K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Manhattan, NY

$60.80K - $93.60K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

Grey US

Resource Manager

New York, NY

Responsible for data integrity and QA of capacity planning tool * Maintenance of team org charts ... Liaise with internal recruitment team for freelance sourcing and projections WHO YOU ARE: * An ...

Procter & Gamble

Creative Operations Leader

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$110K - $165.30K/yr

You own intake, workflow, resource allocation, and the freelance network that gives the studio its ... Proactively surface capacity conflicts or deadline risk before they become problems * Own and ...

VML

Program Director- Freelance

Chicago, IL · On-site

... client-facing capacity. You have a proven track record of managing delivery of social channel ... Planning: we work in partnership with the client in sprints and plan work on a 4-6 week basis at 1 ...

RedRover

Sr Director, Client Outcomes

Memphis, TN · On-site

Optimize capacity planning * Manage team budget * Scale operational efficiency * Manage a team of full time salaried employees, freelancers and flex teams * Identify opportunities to improve agency ...

RedRover

Sr Director, Client Outcomes

Memphis, TN · On-site

Optimize capacity planning * Manage team budget * Scale operational efficiency * Manage a team of full time salaried employees, freelancers and flex teams * Identify opportunities to improve agency ...

RedRover

Sr Director, Client Outcomes

Memphis, TN · Remote

Optimize capacity planning * Manage team budget * Scale operational efficiency * Manage a team of full time salaried employees, freelancers and flex teams * Identify opportunities to improve agency ...

Flywheel Digital

Content Account Manager

Denver, CO

... planning through completion. * Work alongside content specialists, editors, and freelancers to ... Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple ...

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How much do freelance capacity planner jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance capacity planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Capacity Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Capacity Planner, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of resource management principles, and experience with demand forecasting, often supported by a degree in business, operations, or a related field. Familiarity with capacity planning software, spreadsheet tools like Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help freelancers effectively interact with clients and adapt to changing project needs. These skills are vital for delivering accurate forecasts, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring project efficiency in diverse client environments.

How does a Freelance Capacity Planner typically collaborate with client teams to ensure project goals are met?

As a Freelance Capacity Planner, you’ll often work closely with client project managers, team leads, and resource managers to assess workload forecasts, allocate resources efficiently, and identify potential bottlenecks. Effective communication is critical, as you’ll need to regularly update stakeholders on capacity constraints and recommend adjustments to project timelines or staffing. While you may work remotely, frequent virtual meetings and progress reports are standard to keep everyone aligned. This collaborative approach helps ensure that both short-term tasks and long-term strategic goals are achieved without overburdening teams.

What is a Freelance Capacity Planner?

A Freelance Capacity Planner is an independent professional who helps organizations forecast, plan, and optimize the use of their resources—such as staff, equipment, or production capabilities—to meet current and future demands. They analyze data, identify trends, and recommend strategies to ensure that resources are neither over- nor under-utilized, helping businesses operate efficiently. Freelance Capacity Planners often work on a contract basis for various clients across industries like IT, manufacturing, and project management. Their expertise supports better decision-making and helps organizations avoid bottlenecks or wasted resources.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Capacity Planner job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 15% Full Time, 79% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 65% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,720 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Media Planner

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$60.80K - $93.60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 hours ago

Job description

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.
The Digitas culture is made up of fearless, inventive and generous Unicorns of all kinds.
Overview
Right now, we're looking for a quick-thinking, media-savvy go-getter who'll support the team as Media Planner in bringing that transformation to life.
Sound like you? Read on.
Responsibilities
You'll be a force within the company, known as a go-to-person for media planning expertise. Every day brings a new challenge to the job, but few things you can expect to be accountable for consistently:
  • Working closely with the media supervisor to develop strategic channel/media approaches that routinely impress and excite clients
  • Managing and mentoring the associate planner in gathering creative spec data, developing insertion orders, trafficking and monitoring campaigns
  • Expertly developing and evaluating RFPs, making smart vehicle list recommendations, and effectively utilizing media research tools and resources to aid in buy recommendations and campaign development
  • Developing close working relationships with vendors, as well as managing cross-departmental issues/questions regarding campaign execution
  • Analyzing campaign results to highlight key learnings - and translating those learnings into concise, actionable recommendations so that we can push our work to be even more outstanding

Qualifications
  • A four-year college education and two to four years of experience working as a media assistant or planner, preferably in a multichannel capacity at a creative agency
  • Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it - and a clear, solid understanding of the media planning and buying process
  • An artful ability to translate client objectives into exceptional media strategies - and communicate them clearly
  • Solid understanding of general advertising and direct marketing performance metrics, and a firm grasp on media research tools and how and when to most effectively use them
  • Willingness to travel as needed - you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas
  • 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 La Différence" 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: $60,800-$93,600 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 6/15.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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