Apply for the Associate Media Planning Manager job opening.Associate Media Planning Manager

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 39464BR
Job Category: Information Technology/Systems, Project or Program Management
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Pay Range: $32 - $44
Date Posted: Nov 04, 2026

$66 - 91k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to support the development and management of multiple approved, lower-complexity media plans (with a substantial multimillion-dollar annual budget that supports muti-channels that leverage TV, radio, print digital social media and influencer partnership efforts that run simultaneously) by selecting the most effective combination of media channels, platforms, and advertising formats to reach a target audience and achieve specific marketing goals.

This position impacts the overall organization by strategically aligning marketing objectives with effective, data-driven tactics. It optimizes media performance by identifying opportunities for improvements and ensures the efficient utilization of budgets, ultimately driving a positive return on investment for key campaigns.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing approved lower-complexity campaign media plans across assigned business lines by leveraging reporting to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), occasionally utilizing subject matter experts (SMEs), conducting QA testing and making informed media decisions to meet approved paid media standards.
• Managing approved and ad hoc assignments related to campaign media planning.
• Reviewing reporting dashboards and analytics reports for relevant campaigns and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Resolving escalated customer care issues and craft appropriate responses to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identifying and recommending media channels with the highest return on marketing investments (ROMI) to drive positive campaign results.
• Managing media scheduling, including meetings, and communication of approved media plans to the proper internal and external stakeholders.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
  • Or equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience that demonstrates the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of this position.
• One (1) year of media planning (scheduling media, flighting, tracking audiences, and/or tracking performance of media plans) or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of marketing principles and media planning.
• Familiarity with digital and social media analytics to assist in campaign performance analysis.
• Basic knowledge in campaign performances, campaign KPIs and campaign optimization opportunities.
• Familiar with utilizing flowcharts, calendars, and scheduling tools to ensure proper media execution.
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media and retail, including media planning and scheduling.
• Basic understanding of budget management and media invoicing/reconciliation processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of project management and collaboration tools, such as Adobe Workfront, SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Forms, and Microsoft Power Apps
• Knowledge of marketing technology and audience activation platforms, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and LiveRamp
• Knowledge of data and analytics systems, such as Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Azure, Alteryx, and Power BI
• Knowledge of audience and consumer research tools, such as Kantar, MRI, Mintel, Nielsen Scarborough, ComScore, and Spectra
• Experience with media planning and buying tools, such as MediaOcean, Prisma, MediaTools, Vivvix, and MBOX

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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