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Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Overview

Position Summary:

The Sr. Associate supports the Investment Operations Director and Manager with processes, systems management and general operations tasks as delegated. This position will become very familiar with Prisma and MBOX processes, reporting, and forecasting for a large, high profile account. The ideal candidate is someone with an analytic attitude, proactive problem solving skills, and strong attention to detail They will work closely with Investment, Reconciliation and Client Operations teams.

Responsibilities

**Specific Responsibilities** :

+ Support Manager and Director with miscellaneous operations tasks and projects

+ Support Manager and Director in developing and building processes, trainings, team communications, as well as govern and enforce processes.

+ Pull and compile data on a regular and as needed basis

+ Work with Investment teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in buying platforms and provide system support as needed

+ Trouble shoot system spend issues with Investment teams for various budgets and billing deliverables

+ Support vendor invoice reconciliation deadline efforts by working closely with Investment and Reconciliation teams to trouble shoot invoice discrepancies and raise urgent issues in a timely manner.

+ Work with vendors and Finance team to raise vendor invoice payment issues.

+ Be the gatekeeper for providing Prisma/MBOX access to new users.

+ Manage new supplier code requests for Prisma/MBOX

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 1 year experience in Media Investment, Operations, Finance, Project Management or data analysis, preferably in a media agency or advertising agency

+ Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising, business administration or finance preferred

+ Understands and can meet deadlines

+ Flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast paced and constantly changing environment

+ Able to multi-task and take on a variety of projects

+ Must be pro-active, curious, creative problem solver

Required Skills:

+ Strong math and analytical skills

+ Knowledge of MediaOcean Prisma system preferred

+ Advanced MS Office skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

+ Excellent project management skills

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must, including quality assurance checks of their own work

+ Willingness to learn and understand process

+ Strong ability to multitask

+ Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities

+ Positive, proactive attitude

+ Able to work successfully with teams and different personalities

Additional information

About Starcom Worldwide

Starcom is a world-renowned media communications agency that architects connected human experiences to bring value through precision marketing, content and technology solutions. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Bank of America, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media—the global media solutions group which also encompasses Zenith, Mediavest | Spark and Optimedia | Blue 449—a key division of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], one of the world’s leading communications groups.

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

+ Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

+ Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

+ Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

+ Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

+ Matching Gifts programs

+ Flexible working arrangements

+ 'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

+ Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range: $59,850.00 - $90,620.00 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 2/3/26.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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