As an Assistant Planner at Starcom, you will be an important member of a broader Strategy
team which pursues and activates against meaningful human insights with the goal of driving measurable results. Strategy Assistants receive in-depth training and continue their professional development by gaining experience and skills via on-the job experience.
Starcom has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has
transformed and moved at the pace of culture.
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Assist the Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved plans across all media
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Assist in the development and organization of supportive data and media research for plans and recommendations
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Gain an understanding of client and competitive business
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Learn about Starcom proprietary tools, industry tools and platforms – develop a strong working knowledge on what they are and how to use them
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Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors through our campaign stewardship platforms: DDS/Prisma
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Responsible for addressing discrepant media invoices
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Assist with billing process
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Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries
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Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials
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Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
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Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
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Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
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Solid verbal and written communication skills. An ability to tell a story
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Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
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Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product
