Planner, Integrated Planning chez Kelly Scott Madison
Kelly Scott Madison · Chicago, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Chicago
Kelly Scott Madison—KSM—is a leading, independent media and advertising agency that futureproofs brands and fuels business growth. Our team of strategists, solutionists, technologists, and data analysts work united alongside incredible brand partners, helping them connect with customers in more meaningful ways today and positioning them to move with the customers of tomorrow. It’s always an amazing and transformative time at our growing media agency.
At KSM, it’s about more than just a passion for our industry and craft. It’s about the impact we make on the lives and livelihoods of those around us, and the highly personal experience we have here. Being an independent, mid-size agency—not too big, not too small, and proudly entrepreneurial—you’ll be empowered, recognized, and challenged to grow here. We’re adding new Bold Builders and uncommon perspectives to our community and can’t wait to learn more about you. But first, let’s explore the opportunity...
We’re looking for an Integrated Media Planner who will help oversee the cross-channel media planning process on key account(s). You will facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration between disciplines to deliver a cohesive strategy and seamless execution in the planning process from start to finish. You will deliver work that truly works by ensuring that the strategy and plan are brought to life as intended. By honing your expertise in both offline and digital media, you will serve as a growing resource. Your vested interest in each team member will drive the highest quality output – work that truly works.
The ways you will make an impact:
- Collaborate on high level strategy development to inform cross-channel planning
- Contribute to the development of evidence-based media solutions that are uniquely tailored to client objectives, including data-centric analysis and media analysis (daypart, breakeven, etc.)
- Ensure adherence to timelines and deliverable commitments
- Help manage the client billing process and ensure timely deliverables
- Provide daily counsel to clients in conjunction with the team lead, and serve as a key tactical liaison
- Help oversee the team’s work, delegate, and manage workflow; ensure quality control and help grow junior team members
- Contribute forward thinking ideas that enhance cross-channel plans
- Proactive, self-starter who has solid attention to detail
Experience you should bring:
- 2-4+ years of cross-channel media planning
- 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience a plus
- Intermediate-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience creating cross channel media recommendations through data centric analysis
- Contributes to channel allocation and media analysis
- Facilitates key steps in planning process including target development
- Experience helping craft performance recaps and constructing basic plan cost out framework
- Experience ensuring continuity with other disciplines and teams including Investment Solutions and Analytics & Insights
- Experience maintaining team and client documents including but not limited to flowcharts, budget sheets, and status
Who you are:
- A strong communicator; clear, concise and credible
- A methodical, multitasking machine; nothing slips through the cracks on your watch
- A reliable liaison who follows up, follows through, and keeps team members informed
- Process-oriented but able to handle ambiguity
- Confident yet humble and open-minded with a learning mindset
- A delegator who pitches in to support the team
- A growing cross-channel expert who can help guide and train others
- Client-first but team centric; you keep the client’s best interest at heart while fostering a high-performing team
- Buttoned up and adaptable; you manage your time well, reprioritize and roll with changes
Benefits we offer:
We've got you covered -- and we’re not just referring to robust health insurance. To us, coverage is about supporting your full experience and whole self, from inclusive benefits, flexibility, and an appreciation for time away, to recognition, professional development, and growth opportunities.
- Talent Enablement: Career pathing, integrated learning ecosystem, mentorship, and employee recognition
- Financial: Competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, pre-tax programs, referral rewards, and a remote work reimbursement
- Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, pet, and life), onsite fitness center covered 100%, discounted membership rates at partner gyms and access to virtual fitness classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and curated opportunities to nurture your breaktime
- Balance: Personalized Paid Time Off (i.e., “Unlimited PTO”), remote work flexibility, paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption), and a variety of Employee Resource Groups
- Giving Back: Volunteer opportunities and corporate donation matching through KSM Cares Outreach, our Corporate Social Responsibility program
